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Novel: [Night Without Boundaries]
Chapter 116: [Can Fight, Can Slay]
Author: [Chen Dong]
Translator: [Shadow Knight AK]
Editor: [Shadow Knight AK]
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Chen Shuhang suddenly struck, his palm slicing through the air.
Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force erupted from his body, aimed to sever Qin Ming's neck with lethal intent.
Qin Ming felt the terrifying heat surge around him.
A strand of hair escaping his helmet stood on end as the Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force flashed past, indistinguishable from real lightning.
Having anticipated the attack, Qin Ming had been on guard, maneuvering like a leaf caught in the wind to evade the strike.
The Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force grazed his shoulder, roaring past with a deafening sonic boom.
Such power could obliterate a giant elephant into a bloody pulp, instantly dispersing the dense, luminous mist that had enveloped the area.
Simultaneously, Jiang Congyun's fist hurtled toward him, living up to the name Pure Yang.
As his Heavenly Light Force erupted, his fist blazed like a golden sun, its blinding radiance and searing heat capable of shattering one's spirit and will.
No wonder the Outsiders feared such power!
Qin Ming's expression remained cold.
To avoid being caught in a pincer attack, he unleashed the Overlord's Wind Force, sweeping away the accumulated Otherworldly Heavenly Light.
The luminous mist in the area boiled as the dense Otherworldly Heavenly Light surged violently, engulfing the two men who had suddenly turned on him with lethal intent.
In an instant, the three of them surged forward, evading the raging torrent of Otherworldly Heavenly Light that crashed down like a tidal wave.
Each claimed a position, facing off in silent confrontation.
The allure of wealth stirs the heart, especially when it comes to Near-Immortal Artifacts.
Qin Ming knew the source of the problem.
The hazy Near-Immortal Artifact shimmered with auspicious light, shrouded in ethereal mist, and accompanied by the miraculous phenomenon of a Powerful Elixir about to be born.
He said in a deep voice, "Thousand Years have passed. Even if Immortal Medicine once existed here, it would have long since decayed. Would you dare consume it?"
The other two attacked him simultaneously, revealing a pre-existing alliance formed before entering the sinkhole.
Upon spotting what appeared to be medicinal pills near the legendary Near-Immortal Artifact, they exchanged a glance and instantly decided to betray Qin Ming, launching a coordinated ambush.
The bottom of the sinkhole was pockmarked and crystallized from intense heat. Dense Heavenly Light flowed through the area like vibrant, burning mist. A single breath here would sear the lungs of an ordinary Awakener.
Chen Shuhang and Jiang Congyun exchanged a look.
Having already attacked, they saw no point in offering explanations; words would only ring hollow.
Their expressions remained calm, their eyes deep and resolute as they advanced on Qin Ming from opposite directions.
"Brother, I'm sorry about this!" Chen Shuhang said.
"We're sending you out of here!" Jiang Congyun's voice was cold and devoid of emotion.
Having already offended him, they couldn't allow this man to study the Near-Immortal Artifact with them.
Whether it held any fortune or not, they had to cut off his access to it.
Qin Ming's voice was icy as he retorted, "You're truly ruthless. Regardless of whether your initial choice was justifiable, now that you've struck, you're determined to see it through to the end, aren't you?"
He didn't initiate an attack, even trying to stall for time.
While he could survive at the bottom of the pit without the protection of Pure Yang Blood, the same couldn't be said for the other two.
Chen Shuhang and Jiang Congyun wasted no time.
Having made their decision, they instantly launched their attack, charging at him simultaneously with full force.
Whether or not he was a successor of the Six Imperial Force, the fact that his fist light could injure Yellow Court Realm Outworld Disciples meant he was undoubtedly someone of great significance, deserving their utmost attention.
Sharp beams of light shot from Qin Ming's eyes as his anger surged.
Their misjudgment—mistaking him for someone who had discovered Immortal Medicine—had led them to attack him.
Now, they were doubling down on their mistake, pushing him to the brink. This was beyond the pale!
In an instant, Heavenly Light Force surged across his body, bathing him in a sacred radiance that enveloped him completely.
"Is that all?!" Chen Shuhang exclaimed in disbelief.
"The Heavenly Light only extends two or three inches from his body?" Jiang Congyun's expression also revealed astonishment.
Neither of them had anticipated that the so-called heir of the Six Imperial Force would unleash such a meager display of Heavenly Light Force—barely longer than their fingers.
Wasting no time in this dangerous pit, they resolved to end the battle swiftly.
Crackling thunder erupted between Chen Shuhang's fingers as he unleashed the Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force, an extraordinary technique that now extended half a meter from his body.
Jiang Congyun, even more aggressively, descended from mid-air, his feet seemingly treading on a golden sun.
Blinding light erupted from his soles as he aimed a kick at Qin Ming's head.
This Pure Yang Force, renowned for its invincibility, was said to instantly slay Yin Spirits.
Qin Ming's expression turned icy, and this time he refused to retreat.
He always accorded unfamiliar opponents the highest "honor"—his full, unreserved power.
Upon closer inspection, one could discern eighteen distinct patterns within the Heavenly Light Force enveloping his body, shimmering with iridescent brilliance.
Though lacking in sheer thickness, its splendor was undeniable.
Qin Ming's fist, wrapped in silken threads, flowing with flames, and surging with golden light, collided with Chen Shuhang's Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force, which radiated half a meter from his body.
Astonishingly, Qin Ming's strike pierced through the formidable Thunder Fire Force, a feat that defied all expectations.
Every Awakener knew that among all Heavenly Light Forces, Thunder Force was undoubtedly one of the most yang and aggressive techniques. Yet Qin Ming had shattered it with his bare hands.
His Heavenly Light Force barely extended a few inches from his fist, a negligible amount compared to his opponent's. Yet it crushed everything in its path with overwhelming force.
With a thunderous roar, Qin Ming's strike seemed to summon divine lightning, shattering Chen Shuhang's half-meter-long Thunder Fire Force and surging toward his palm.
Chen Shuhang's pupils contracted in disbelief.
This was absurd.
How could Heavenly Light Force that barely left his body possibly withstand his attack?
If Qin Ming were an ordinary Outer Saint, it might be understandable.
But Chen Shuhang was renowned for his ability to defeat stronger opponents.
Today, he was being utterly outmatched!
He retreated rapidly, fearing he couldn't withstand the terrifying Heavenly Light Force.
With a searing hiss, the edge of the strike grazed his palm, instantly drawing blood.
A deep gash tore through his flesh.
The Heavenly Light Force was utterly domineering; even a slight touch nearly cost him a chunk of flesh.
In that instant, Jiang Congyun leaped forward.
Qin Ming merely tilted his head slightly to evade the aerial kick, then thrust his arm outward to strike Jiang Congyun's leg.
Seeing Chen Shuhang's reaction, Jiang Congyun knew he had encountered a formidable opponent, one who would be exceedingly difficult to deal with.
He channeled his entire Pure Yang Force into his leg, causing it to glow with blinding brilliance as he rapidly descended.
His entire leg felt as if it were ablaze, engulfed in raging flames as he pushed his Pure Yang Force to its absolute limit.
Had an Outsider's spiritual consciousness been present, it would have been instantly incinerated.
Even the mental awareness of an Awakener would have been severely affected, leaving them dazed and suffering from a splitting headache.
Qin Ming remained unfazed.
He blocked with his arm, colliding with the Pure Yang Force that had shaken the Night Mist World.
The clash erupted in a blinding flash of light and sparks, scattering radiant energy in all directions.
With a resounding crash, Jiang Congyun was sent flying sideways, stumbling as he landed.
He glanced down to see the golden armor on his leg shattered, his Pure Yang Force completely shattered by the opponent's strike.
Fortunately, it had been a hasty collision.
His leg was largely unharmed, bearing only a slight bruise and a few trickles of blood.
What kind of monster was this?
The two great masters felt a tremor in their hearts, realizing they had kicked a steel plate.
They had used secret techniques to observe Qin Ming, assessing his physical condition and concluding he was still within the normal range for an Outer Saint.
Now, they understood their mistake.
This man wasn't just an Outer Saint; his life force already rivaled that of someone in the Second Realm.
"You're a Ninefold Awakened Individual?!"
Their gazes toward Qin Ming completely changed, astonished to encounter such a legendary figure.
Anomalous were rarely seen.
Everyone knew they were likely to exist within the ancient Noble Clans, but they almost never revealed themselves.
The Pure Yang Palace, an ancient Daoist Lineage renowned throughout the Night Mist World and still a vibrant powerhouse, naturally sought out and cultivated Anomalous.
Under no circumstances would the Pure Yang Palace allow an Anomalous to assist Outworld Disciples in competing for a Near-Immortal Artifact.
"Is the Six Imperial Lineage really this 'extravagant'? Just casually releasing an Anomalous who hasn't even reached the Second Realm? Aren't they afraid something will go wrong?" Jiang Congyun found it unbelievable and incomprehensible.
Chen Shuhang was equally stunned.
The Six Imperials' Dao Lineage possessed unimaginable depth.
To summon aid in battle and then casually "expend" Anomalous of lower realms was utterly absurd.
"Has the gap between our Pure Yang Palace and the Six Imperial Lineage truly widened to this extent?" Jiang Congyun sighed.
These thoughts flashed through their minds in an instant. The tense standoff between the two sides remained unbroken; neither could afford to lose focus.
Qin Ming ignored their words.
Having assessed their capabilities, he knew he could either defeat them or crush them outright.
His next strike flowed with effortless grace, carrying the presence of a young grandmaster.
As he unleashed the Wuji Fist, his entire body swirled with the essence of the earth.
When his fist collided with Jiang Congyun's sun-like strike, Yin Earth Force and Yang Earth Force intertwined, neutralizing the Pure Yang Force into nothingness.
With a resounding bang, he sent Jiang Congyun flying backward.
With a whoosh, Qin Ming activated the Overlord's Wind Force, transforming into a whirlwind that instantly closed the distance to Chen Shuhang, intercepting the latter's Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force.
Wuji Force surged through Qin Ming's fist, shattering Chen Shuhang's Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force before shifting into Li Fire Force.
This extraordinary technique was unique, as if it could ignite an opponent's Heavenly Light Force.
Qin Ming unleashed it precisely when Chen Shuhang's Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force collapsed, his Li Fire Force surging like a wildfire.
Chen Shuhang retreated in terror, but Qin Ming's palm struck him squarely, sending him flying backward, coughing up blood.
Harnessing the Overlord's Wind Force, Qin Ming instantly appeared before Jiang Congyun, blocking his path.
He engaged Jiang Congyun in a series of sweeping, powerful exchanges.
This time, Qin Ming switched to the Golden Silkworm Technique, channeling it with his fused Heavenly Light Force, making it even more formidable than its original form.
Jiang Congyun was shocked.
His Pure Yang Force couldn't penetrate the dense web of golden silk emanating from Qin Ming's fist, as if blocked by an impenetrable net.
With a muffled groan, Jiang Congyun's fist became drenched in blood. Three-inch-long golden threads pierced through his flesh and bone, causing severe damage.
"Golden Silkworm Technique!" Jiang Congyun recognized the extraordinary technique.
He understood that it wasn't the Golden Silkworm Force itself that surpassed his Pure Yang Force, but rather the Ninefold Awakening Anomalous, who had fused these techniques using the Six Imperial Technique, rendering him powerless.
In an instant, Qin Ming exchanged blows with Chen Shuhang, transitioning seamlessly from Golden Silkworm Technique to Li Fire Force and then to Wuji Fist.
The Pure Yang Palace disciple coughed up mouthfuls of blood, his hands reduced to a bloody pulp, his arms riddled with fractures from the terrifying Heavenly Light Force.
"Pfft!"
Chen Shuhang, attempting to flee, was intercepted again by Qin Ming.
A relentless barrage of Yellow Mud Palm, Wuji Fist, and Li Fire Force strikes shattered multiple bones, including his shoulder blades.
As if struck by lightning, his body was charred black, riddled with fractures, and severely wounded.
Even the flame of his life force flickered weakly.
"I admit my mistakes and will accept punishment," Chen Shuhang pleaded, his voice cracking. "Spare me, and I'll exchange scriptures for my life."
The young man, barely out of his teens, desperately clung to life.
Qin Ming hesitated.
The man he had defeated posed little future threat.
Besides, did these two even know his true identity?
If they dared seek revenge, they'd be better off targeting the disciples of the Six Imperial Lineage.
"I'll trade my techniques for my life too," Jiang Congyun quickly added, seizing the opportunity as Qin Ming paused.
"If I reveal the Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force, not only will I die, but my entire clan will suffer," Chen Shuhang declared, preferring death to betraying his sect's fundamental technique.
Qin Ming attempted to acquire the Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force through emotional resonance, but ninety percent of what he received was the other man's terror.
He shook his head and reluctantly gave up.
In the end, he obtained a type of Lightning Force Technique from Chen Shuhang.
Through spiritual resonance, he confirmed the technique's authenticity.
Although he failed to acquire the Pure Yang Force from Jiang Congyun, he unexpectedly obtained another extraordinary technique called the Minor Yang Technique.
For independent cultivators or those from small sects, this Secret Manual was already considered extremely rare and precious.
"You may leave now," Qin Ming said, keeping his promise and letting them go.
The two men felt bitter regret.
If only they had known this outcome, they wouldn't have made such a foolish move.
One wrong step had led to their utter defeat.
"Could the Six Imperial Lineage be emulating Tathagata, preparing to cultivate gu worms and breed cicadas by releasing their most promising disciples into the world?"
Without hesitation, the two men dragged their heavily injured bodies and fled as quickly as they could.
During the battle, their Pure Yang Blood Essence had been depleted, and even the Heavenly Light they used to contain it had been shaken loose, scattering much of it.
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Qin Ming arrived alone at the central area and beheld the Near-Immortal Artifact.
It flowed with celestial light, auspicious mists steamed from its surface, and white fog swirled around it, radiating an ancient, weathered aura.
"What a treasure!" he exclaimed in awe.
True enough, there were other artifacts here, bringing a look of delight to his face.
"This Near-Immortal Artifact is an Ancient Artifact. It must have been wielded by countless great figures. I wonder if any residual emotions remain, and if I can achieve spiritual resonance with it?"
Qin Ming's eyes burned with anticipation as he prepared to test its capabilities.
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