Night without Borders

Chapter 585 Wulala's Abduction as a Bandit's Wife
On the outskirts of Yuheng City, cicadas begin to sing on the branches of old trees.

The long, winding queue outside the Misty Gate made Qin Ming stop, quite surprised. Were there really so many people wanting to enter the Savage Immortal Realm?

A moment later, he learned the reason: the original "destiny talisman" needed to be "replaced".

Each talisman is unique and bound to a specific person in advance. If the identity does not match, the person will be unable to embark on their journey home.

This measure is to prevent a malevolent entity from seizing the talisman and then using it to trace its origins and hunt it down.

"Actually, the old talisman was not flawed, but it was changed into a new talisman under the instruction of certain super-organizations."

"It is said that the Huang family suffered a great loss in the Barbarian Immortal Realm and was humiliated. They re-refined the life talisman in order to facilitate the screening of that 'Zheng Guang'."

"Who is Zheng Guang? Isn't he a master of heretical arts?"

"A grandmaster, whose long list of names is abbreviated as Zheng Guang."

Many people are talking about this. Some are more cautious in their words, while others are more carefree, with smiles on their faces.

Qin Ming, who was in the queue, understood what was going on when he heard this.

The Huang family really went to great lengths to hunt him down.

However, it doesn't matter. Whether the killer is a righteous person or a master of evil, what does it have to do with an ordinary person like me?

Now, he holds a new talisman, is certified to work, and walks in the "sunlight," with an officially recognized identity.

Therefore, he leisurely stepped into the realm of the barbarian immortals.

At the entrance to the Misty Gate, the pure Yang consciousness of a patriarch personally presides over the area, with a divine mirror hanging high above.

The Huang family believes that "Zhengguang" is trapped in a foreign land and has not yet embarked on his journey home.

Qin Ming took a deep breath, inhaling the spiritual energy of the other world.

He strolled away as if in a leisurely garden, his sleeves fluttering, in a magnanimous and upright manner.

Of course, to avoid drawing attention, when he crossed over, he entrusted all his skills to Lao Bu, making it safest for a complete novice to cross the border.

Now that he has ventured deep into the Savage Immortal Realm, he naturally will no longer suppress his feelings. After calming his nerves with tea in Shuangshu Village, the grandmaster has returned.

"Woo... Roar!"

Ahead, accompanied by low growls and the clanging of metal chains, a group of people returned, carrying several "wild men" bound together.

Someone asked, "Fellow Daoists, have you... captured some primitive, bloodthirsty natives?"

Upon hearing this, the group of people turned extremely pale.

Some even rebuked, "If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all."

An old man patiently explained, "These are two elders of my clan, along with some younger members."

Immediately, many people gasped in shock.

Indeed, the Immortal Realm is as deep as the sea. Once lost, even the most handsome young man or the most beautiful woman will revert to their wild nature and become an upright ape demon.

It takes great perseverance to maintain one's true nature.

Many people were so engrossed that their eyes were practically glued to the screen.

The Barbarian Immortal Realm is indeed malevolent; its true danger is only now beginning to surface.

At first, everyone thought this place was peaceful and tranquil, a pure land, so they called their friends and relatives to spread the word that there were few people but plenty of medicine, and urged them to come quickly!

Qin Ming's expression turned serious. He had been inquiring about the details of this realm along the way.

"Grandmasters... some have even become wild?"

The news caused a huge uproar, like a massive boulder thrown into a calm lake.

"If you stay in the Savage Immortal Realm for more than twenty days, you will have a strong sense of 'belonging' and be unwilling to leave. After a month or so, you will be fully integrated into this realm."

All "naturalized" creatures have a strong sense of territory.

It has now been discovered that in deeper regions there are ancient castles and ruins, the work of earlier arrivals who stayed there, and whose descendants have long since become indigenous.

And this is just the beginning. In the end, many individuals will be driven by primal instincts, exhibit severe atavism, and become savages or wild beasts.

In fact, some of the extraordinary beings in this world were once human.

In the foggy world, the human population is very complex. Many of these higher beings, after taking human form, have their offspring completely "solidified".

If one accidentally enters the realm of the barbaric immortals, it is easy to break the state of "permanence" and thus "revert to one's ancestral nature".

Qin Ming pondered: "Does this mean that the Silver Ape King and the Bull Demon King, who joined forces with me to attack the insect hive earlier, might have been human ancestors?"

This makes one wonder, what exactly is the Savage Immortal Realm? It is so unusual, completely beyond the comprehension of many.

"Rumor has it that even the founders of the sect may have fallen victim to this."

"Furthermore, there may be natives here at the Earth Immortal level who are very restrained and have sealed themselves off, as if they are lying in hibernation, waiting for the opportunity to be rescued."

Upon hearing this news, Qin Ming naturally thought of the Dragon's Nest, deep underground in the mountain, where there was a heavy stone gate and the clanging of iron chains.

All outsiders, even those as powerful as earth immortals, are susceptible to the danger of getting lost.

"Given the current circumstances, once we've explored for ten days or so, we must leave and wait outside for a few days before we can come back in."

Otherwise, there is no solution in the Barbarian Immortal Realm!

"Another point is that once you become a native, your conscious mind will gradually disappear, and once your wild nature returns, your physical condition will be better than ever before, and you can even withstand the surge of Daoist energy."

This means that the wild Grandmasters in this area are even more dangerous.

Even without the primordial energy or the original energy, they can still maintain their "original state" quite well.

Anyone can see that this seemingly ignorant world has a lot of problems.

Is this a "natural world" or something caused by human intervention? We cannot investigate at present.

Someone warned: "I advise you all not to be arrogant or think that you are special or that this place has no impact on you. Such changes are subtle and gradual, and by the time you feel uncomfortable, it will be too late."

“There was once a grandmaster, full of curiosity and who did not believe in evil. He originally had time to leave the stage, but he fell into depravity and is now the king of monsters.”

When Qin Ming heard this rumor, he couldn't help but chuckle. Grandmasters held extraordinary status and were all renowned figures with impressive backgrounds. It was truly astonishing that such a stubborn and headstrong individual could exist among them…

In short, no matter who comes, once the time limit is exceeded, they will have to stay put and be forced to assimilate into the local natives.

After understanding the various rules, Qin Ming frowned. Those old acquaintances... definitely exceeded the time limit.

The wild Tang Yushang, the savage giant elephant Bai Meng, and the wild-blooded Pei Gong—this is no longer just a fantasy; it may very well have become a reality.

Qin Ming sped towards the depths of the Savage Immortal Realm, occasionally wandering in his mind, searching for acquaintances in all directions.

He traced the source from various angles, constantly inquired, and pieced together fragments of information, thus gaining a general direction.

Along the way, he discovered tribes of upright ape demons.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they are all descendants of ancient ancestors who were once human.

Qin Ming smelled a pungent stench of blood in a certain area and saw a large number of upright ape demons dead. Blood mist lingered in the devastated ruins, a shocking sight.

He frowned and said, "Is this retaliation launched by the outsiders after they were attacked by the ape demon?"

Soon, Qin Ming learned the bloody truth.

A passing group informed them: "Someone is practicing martial arts, using the blood-refining method to hone their divine axe."

They looked grave and hurried away without daring to linger.

Ahead lay an even larger tribe, with no fewer than five hundred upright ape demons. With a single axe strike, they had killed men, women, and children alike, leaving no survivors.

Even the hilltops here were leveled with a single axe stroke.

"The Inner Realm Heaven-Opening Axe?" Qin Ming saw through the clue and knew what kind of cultivation technique it was.

In this tribe, most of the upright ape demons were blown to pieces, leaving only blood and bone fragments. Only those in the peripheral areas had remains of their bodies.

Qin Ming frowned deeply. Why did practicing the Heaven-Opening Axe have to be so bloody?
The descendants of these ancestors did not provoke that person, but he came to them and slaughtered several tribes in succession, which was truly bloody and brutal.

Qin Ming really wanted to say that this person was the true master of the evil path, and compared to him, he was truly soft-hearted and kind.

He chased after him but couldn't find him; he must have already gone far away.

In this region, six tribes of upright ape demons were completely slaughtered.

Along the way, some people saw Qin Ming investigating the matter and kindly advised him: "Don't continue. Those are probably from the Huang family. Fortunately, he has already left. Otherwise, if he had gone berserk, we might have been in danger too."

"Huang Zhaoting, the unparalleled genius of the Huang family?" Qin Ming remembered the name.

This person is as famous as the war beasts of Star Mountain, both of whom are unfathomable.

An old man said, "Every generation has its own leader. Decades ago, when we were young, everyone knew Huang Zhaoting."

Qin Ming wasn't intimidated by what he heard and actually wanted to consider it carefully, but unfortunately, he didn't encounter it.

Currently, the Immortal Realm is in a state of panic and is no longer considered a peaceful place. Everyone feels uneasy and wants to find their lost loved ones as soon as possible before leaving.

Qin Ming discovered an acquaintance—Jin Xiang, who was an outstanding graduate representative of Shanhe Academy more than 20 years ago.

His demeanor has changed drastically; he is completely different from before.

Looking back, he transformed into his true form, a golden ram, and calmly pulled a cart in Kunlun City, all for the purpose of tempering his heart in the mortal world and comprehending his own path.

Now, he's practically a sheep demon king.

Jin Xiang was entirely golden, exuding a demonic aura. He ruled this mountain as king, capturing many prisoners, all of whom were natives, such as ape demons and minotaurs.

“You are all like cattle and horses, building a great palace and a temple for me. You must not slack off.”

Clearly, the creatures that had recently fallen into the realm of the Savage Immortals, though their wild nature had returned and they were unable to control themselves, were not yet at the point where they could not communicate.

Jin Xiang possessed an eerie and domineering aura, almost as if he had stepped into the opposite of his past.

Qin Ming pondered, trying to explore the patterns of this world. He seemed to sense something. Could it be that... whatever was missing in the past would be made up for here?

Most higher beings are rational, so when they fall into the realm of savage immortals, they will revert to a savage state of eating raw meat and drinking blood.
Jin Xiang, who used to be gentle and polite, had become a demon king, utterly domineering, and was now enslaving others like cattle. "Perhaps Jin Xiang's behavior can also be considered a form of tempering the mind?"

Qin Ming was lost in thought. If someone were to walk the path of ultimate yang, could they possibly fill the gap in the realm of ultimate yin in the Barbarian Immortal Realm?

He appeared and walked over, asking, "Senior brother, what's your condition?"

Jin Xiang was very excited when he saw him and said, "I've lost control of myself, take me away quickly."

He shouted, "Quickly, take me down the moment I give up resisting!"

This... naturally went very smoothly. With Qin Ming's current level of cultivation, even if Jin Xiang fought to the bitter end, he would only be suppressed by a wave of his hand.

After all, Lao Jin isn't even a Grandmaster yet.

This is the normal path for a prodigy. He is in his early forties and has already reached the late stage of the fourth realm, which is already considered extraordinary.

A master like Qin Ming, who is only in his early twenties, is not universally applicable.

"Senior Brother Jin, have you met Pei Shuyan, Cheng Sheng, Tang Yushang, and others?"

"I've seen...it." Although Jin Xiang had become the Sheep Demon King, his memories remained.

Qin Ming hadn't expected to find valuable clues from him.

After asking the questions, he prepared to send Jin Xiang away first.

With a bang, he didn't hold back and knocked the uncooperative Sheep Demon King unconscious, then sped away at lightning speed.

On that day, he encountered people from Xinsheng Road, entrusted Jin Xiang to a familiar old master with peace of mind, and then went back to explore again.

In a deserted place, Qin Ming traveled in a state of spiritual wandering. Even so, it still took him a whole day to find a more important clue.

"In the depths of that vast mangrove forest ahead, there is a Grandmaster-level monster. Ironically, he noticed the discomfort early on and had time to take the person away, but instead he insisted on delving into the secrets of the Barbarian Immortal Realm and ended up getting himself into trouble."

This is a direct quote from the person in charge of an expedition team.

The grandmaster barely retained his last shred of sanity and pleaded for help from passersby, informing them of the situation.

"It scared me to death. They said they were asking us for help, but they almost kidnapped us. We only got halfway through their conversation before we escaped using an extremely rare teleportation talisman."

Qin Ming was dumbfounded. The stubborn grandmaster he had heard about earlier was very likely from Taixu.

If that's the case, Tang Yushang and the others would definitely have all become outlaws and gone wild.

Finally, Qin Ming found a clue deep in the mangrove forest and clearly heard the long roar of a savage beast that shook the entire area.

He gazed at the dense red forest, which resembled a fiery sunset, and said, "The creatures trapped in this world have an extremely strong sense of territory. Even if they still have memories and haven't completely lost themselves to beasts, they can't control themselves and want to take root here. This... is quite demonic!"

Qin Ming figured out the situation here, found traces of acquaintances, and even saw their silhouettes in the distance.

However, things are a bit tricky. It seems that more than one grandmaster has confined himself here and become a wild monster.

Tang Yushang, Bai Meng, Pei Shuyan, and Cheng Sheng were all there, each occupying a hilltop outside the territory of the Grandmaster monster.

Clearly, they had traveled together with a grandmaster as their protector and were not worried about any accidents, but in the end... they "created their own trap" and are now unable to escape.

Qin Ming decided to start with Bai Meng. This little brother had a big mouth and would blurt out whatever he wanted to say, so he needed to use him to get more details.

On a hill deep in the mangrove forest, a giant white elephant... is grazing.

Qin Ming was certain that this was Bai Meng, because their energy levels were similar.

He is now in his original form, pure white as jade, with two thick tusks that have grown back and his broken trunk regenerated. The curse he suffered seems to have temporarily dissipated in this special place due to his ancestral nature.

When Qin Ming appeared quietly, Bai Meng was startled, and then spoke rather... coldly: "Little Qin?"

Qin Ming was taken aback. What was going on? This guy was completely different from usual.

A moment later, Bai Meng, with his big mouth, uttered a short sentence, still with a cold expression, saying, "Brother Ming, I can't control myself."

Qin Ming acted decisively, using a master-level technique to purify it. The dense golden threads penetrated the mental field, and surprisingly... it was effective.

Only then did Bai Meng recover somewhat, no longer acting arrogantly and coldly.

"Brother Ming, help us get out of here." He was very anxious.

He seized the precious time to inform them of the situation.

At the very center, there was a colossal elephant grandmaster, of the same race as him. After the curse was temporarily lifted, he became incredibly terrifying, possessing the aura of an unparalleled master.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's expression changed. A peerless grandmaster... This was quite extraordinary, and it was indeed best not to make a fuss.

Moreover, he already knew that Taixu had sent another Grandmaster to search for the person.

As a result, the rescuers were easily suppressed by the unparalleled grandmaster—the savage giant elephant.

Therefore, Tang Yushang, Bai Meng, and others were unable to escape.

Bai Meng said, "Over there in Taixu, they probably still think the rescuers are looking for us. Little do they know that after the Heavenly God's curse was lifted, that old elephant is hard to beat in the Grandmaster realm, becoming the biggest stumbling block."

Qin Ming asked, "If I were to casually take the elephant and lead you away, would he be able to detect it?"

Bai Meng nodded and said, "If we disappear one after another, it will probably sense it."

He then added, "This giant elephant has a strong will. He once told us that when night falls, he will try to put himself into a deep sleep for fifteen minutes. As long as we don't attack him, he won't wake up. He told us to find an opportunity to leave or seek help from outside."

Unfortunately, Bai Meng, Tang Yushang, and the others were almost lost and unable to escape on their own.

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Okay, when the time comes, I'll take the elephant, kidnap the cat, and capture Pei Gong and Cheng Sheng."

As for the Grandmaster, we should go back and tell the people of Taixu to help them themselves.

Qin Ming retracted the dense golden threads and quietly left.

After Bai Meng was no longer purified, he became aloof again, and finally said only four words: "Little Qin, I'll be waiting for you!"

Qin Ming had some doubts. Was this what he had been thinking all along? After calling him "Brother Ming" for so long, did he want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang? He would deal with him when he returned to Yezhou.

Afterwards, he went to see Tang Yushang, wanting to make contact in advance so that she could be mentally prepared.

Bai Meng transformed into a wild, white jade giant elephant in this place, grazing on grass.

As a descendant of the Lord of Yujing, Tang Yushang's true form is human, and her physical appearance has not changed. However, her aura is completely different.

"Woo-la-la!"

The moment she saw Qin Ming, she rushed over. Was it... Taixu language, or had she completely become wild?

Qin Ming felt that this was even more serious than if she had transformed into Tang Miao.

Tang Yushang's inner armor was still on, but on the outside, she had indeed changed into an animal skin skirt, her beautiful eyes shining, and she was making a whistling sound.

She rushed down the mountain.

Qin Ming's expression changed, and he immediately used his supreme technique to isolate the area with his domain. Layer upon layer of black vortexes swallowed up the wailing voice.

He carefully sensed the surroundings and discovered that the grandmaster in the distance had not been disturbed.

Tang Yushang wore an animal skin skirt, as if she were performing a sacrificial war dance, and her smile was as bright as a flower, passionate as fire, radiant and beautiful.

This... Qin Ming simply couldn't believe his eyes.

In the past, Tang Yushang had fair skin and a cold, ethereal beauty. Every time she met him, she exuded a heavenly aura that seemed untouched by worldly affairs. Now, however, the opposite is true.

The contrast is too great.

Qin Ming decisively took out the memory crystal and secretly recorded it.

However, he also noticed that there were tamed monsters on the mountain, such as the female upright ape. Tang Yushang remained indifferent to them, maintaining her cold and aloof demeanor.

"Tang Miao, are you alright?"

"Save me when it's early in the night!" Tang Yushang transmitted her voice.

Upon seeing Qin Ming, Da Tang tried to maintain his usual aura, but... he couldn't hold it in at all.

Soon, she became passionate and charming, her black hair flying in the wind, her eyes like autumn water, her red lips like flames, possessing a beauty that could captivate all beings.

In addition, her current attire is quite unconventional, a fur skirt that exudes an indescribable wild beauty.

Tang Yushang has gone from aloof and ethereal to another extreme. Now she is passionate and unrestrained, and her smile is captivating. She can be described as charming and alluring.

If Qin Ming weren't so familiar with her, he would have suspected that she had been possessed.

He realized that the Barbarian Immortal Realm was once again turning things upside down.

Perhaps it could be said that Tang Yushang, who had always maintained a "reserved" demeanor, has now unleashed her inherent contrasting psychology.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Qin Ming stepped back.

Tang Yushang actually came over and tried to kidnap him; it seemed she was going to take him up the mountain.

Instantly, Da Tang's face flushed crimson, and his large eyes became watery.

She realized that it was indeed an instinct driving her, and her words and actions were not in line with the proper demeanor of a celestial being.

"I will save you," Qin Ming said, offering little resistance. He had only wanted to talk to her, so he let her take him up the mountain.

Wearing an animal skin skirt, possessing a wild beauty, and exuding passion and allure, Tang Yushang seemed out of place, uncontrollably letting herself go.

She howled and, like a mountain king, forcibly dragged Qin Ming up the mountain.

"Your Majesty, you've returned." A female upright ape demon greeted her.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's lips twitched. The Tang Dynasty had truly become a bandit.

Tang Yushang nodded reservedly to the woman, but when facing Qin Ming, she swayed her waist wildly, carrying him up the mountain, saying, "Today, I've captured a maid to keep as my chieftain."

Qin Ming immediately wanted to punch her. She was truly going against the natural order. It was bad enough that the wild Tang Yushang had abducted him, but she only gave him this title.

"Whoosh!" Tang Yushang pulled him up the mountain.

Looking at Tang Yushang, who possessed both wildness and captivating charm, Qin Ming said, "Even if you forcibly took me, you should at least be my bandit queen, right?"

(End of this chapter)