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Novel: [Night Without Boundaries]
Chapter 129: [The Storm Rises Again]
Author: [Chen Dong]
Translator: [Shadow Knight AK]
Editor: [Shadow Knight AK]
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"Not bad, your composure is impressive. I thought you'd be more nervous after being targeted by the Cui Family's direct line," Meng Xinghai remarked approvingly.
"When Cui Hong came to Black White Mountain to find me, under orders to confine me to that remote region and keep me like livestock, I knew this wouldn't be the end of it," Qin Ming replied.
He had long prepared himself mentally, familiar with the Cui Family's methods.
Meng Xinghai nodded. "The cultivation technique you're after has a formidable origin. Obtaining the complete text will be extremely difficult. Its full name is the Scripture of Everlasting Green Life (Eternal Green Eternal World Scripture of the Yi Wood)."
"Scripture of Everlasting Green Life?" Qin Ming exclaimed in surprise.
The mere mention of those three words told him this scripture likely surpassed the realm of ordinary extraordinary techniques.
Meng Xinghai explained, "This is an exceptionally rare and precious classic. Those who cultivate it can absorb the essence of mountains, rivers, plants, and trees, greatly extending their lifespan and maintaining their vitality, allowing them to remain in the world for an exceptionally long time."
The scripture is notoriously difficult to master, but once fully cultivated, it can grant an additional "half-lifetime" of longevity!
"Let me think... If they truly intend to intervene and send someone to compete, they'll at least have to offer the Yi Mu Scripture, a condensed version of the secret classic but still an extraordinary technique in its own right."
Qin Ming wasn't greedy.
Even if he were given the Scripture of Everlasting Green Life at this stage, he likely wouldn't be able to master it.
A single extraordinary cultivation technique was enough to occupy most cultivators for a lifetime.
He was certain that even Cui He himself probably hadn't fully mastered the scripture.
Otherwise, Cui He's cultivation would have advanced by leaps and bounds, making him a renowned master long ago.
Over the next two days, Qin Ming remained calm, showing no signs of the tension that usually preceded a major battle.
Arrangements for the "duel" between the two cities were proceeding methodically.
Zhuguang City's "first place" candidate, personally selected by Qi Daoming, remained shrouded in secrecy.
Meng Xinghai had declared beforehand that if Zhuguang City's "first place" candidate was an Outer Saint, the duel would be called off.
Chi Xia City refused to participate in a contest where their opponent would simply overwhelm them with a higher cultivation realm.
"You always harbor such prejudice against me. Do you really think I'm that kind of person?" Qi Daoming replied in a letter.
"Yes!" Meng Xinghai responded with a single word.
Qin Ming sat in quiet meditation.
As he breathed, white light emanated from his nostrils and mouth.
He felt every pore in his body open, a sensation of profound comfort washing over him.
This was the Jade Light Force, a technique he had obtained from Li Tianhe, a nominal disciple of the Jade Pure Lineage.
Practicing it daily felt like consuming a bowl of nourishing tonic.
While that analogy was an exaggeration, consistent practice over years would undoubtedly improve one's physical constitution.
Next, he began practicing the Tiger's Roar.
In an instant, it felt as if a ferocious beast were roaring within his internal organs, causing them to tremble slightly.
If anyone knew he had only been practicing for a few days and had already mastered the technique to the point of resonating it within his internal organs, they would be utterly astonished.
In the Luo Fu Immortal Mountains, the Outer Saint who had exchanged techniques with Qin Ming had said that making one's internal organs roar like a tiger was exceedingly difficult, requiring several years of dedicated practice.
In the initial stages, practitioners could only vibrate their throats to project external sounds into their bodies.
Even extraordinary individuals with extraordinary talent rarely managed to cultivate internal resonance directly.
Qin Ming's body broke into a light sweat as the effects became strikingly apparent. This was a refinement of his internal organs, the tiger's roar spreading from his viscera into his flesh and blood.
It was strengthening his internal organs and stimulating the vitality of his flesh and blood.
Qin Ming realized this was an underestimated technique!
He had exchanged it for the ordinary Heavenly Light Force, never expecting such extraordinary results.
His mind raced with possibilities.
According to the Outer Saint, there were even more advanced techniques: the Five Thunder Refinement of the Viscera Technique and, above that, the Eight Scenery Divine Illumination Technique.
This sparked a deep desire in Qin Ming to pursue these techniques diligently in the future.
Afterward, he practiced the incantation Li Qingyue had taught him and the technique recorded in the thin booklet passed down by Meng Xinghai's Grand Martial Uncle.
As expected, only a small portion of the Consciousness Spiritual Light and Divine Wisdom Qin Ming cultivated settled within him.
The majority was absorbed by his flesh and blood, gradually enhancing his physical constitution.
Finally, he practiced the cultivation technique from the depths of the Night Mist World.
Though currently only three pages of Scripture Paper, it contained the foundational principles for extending lifespan, altering innate constitution, and cleansing the mind of worldly impurities.
Qin Ming's Heavenly Light Force, brimming with yang energy, was highly incompatible with Outsiders, akin to a blazing sun illuminating the heavens.
As this Heavenly Light Force coursed through his flesh and blood, expanding like a dense spiderweb, it permeated every part of his body, forming a complete circulatory system.
Qin Ming's inner world was illuminated, the Heavenly Light Force flowing ceaselessly through his meridians like golden rivers carving through the Night Mist-shrouded land, dispelling darkness.
These golden rivers acted like pioneers, spreading across his entire body, bringing golden radiance to the waiting flesh and blood, piercing through the darkness to reveal the vitality within.
These daily practices were essential for Qin Ming.
Though they didn't consume much time, their cumulative effect would gradually enhance his already extraordinary innate talent.
He resolved to persist in these practices, come rain or shine.
Moreover, during his next fusion of the Heavenly Light Force, Qin Ming planned to exert every effort to see if he could unify these "inner strengthening" techniques with the Silk Book Technique as well.
While awaiting the "competition" between the two cities, Qin Ming also kept an eye on external news.
The Grand Examinations across various regions were progressing smoothly into their final stages, drawing increasing attention.
As the examinations neared their conclusion, the exceptional young talents—both boys and girls—from different cities began to emerge, gradually becoming known.
The preliminary unified examination was merely the first phase, an annual event that generated little excitement.
It was only in the final stages, when true geniuses were filtered out and extraordinary talents rose to prominence, that the public's attention would be captured.
In recent days, the Night Reports across various regions had intensified their coverage, as the "first place" candidates from nearly every city had been revealed.
Some cities had even begun friendly "sparring" matches with each other.
"Mountain Lord, I've settled my family affairs. By the time you leave Chi Xia City, my brood should have fledged. We birds mature quickly. May I, Little Sparrow, follow you?"
Speaking Sparrow flew into the City Lord's Manor.
Qin Ming was currently residing here, as Meng Xinghai, fearing for his safety, had forbidden him from staying outside.
"You're abandoning your wife and children—that's classic scumbag bird behavior!" Qin Ming said, eyeing the Speaking Sparrow's eagerness to "advance." He felt a strong urge to lecture the bird.
The Speaking Sparrow, its feathers a deep azure and eyes like black diamonds, wore an innocent expression as it said, "That's just how birds are. We gather in spring to breed, then go our separate ways. You can't apply human morality to a bird."
It added, "Besides, the Mountain Lord gave me an abundance of spiritual substance—far too much for a little sparrow. I shared it with my mate and offspring, and even diluted, it triggered their evolution. Now, all the Speaking Sparrows on Black White Mountain call me a great husband and father, saying my paternal love is as vast as the mountains."
Qin Ming didn't know what to make of it. This scoundrel bird had somehow become a shining "model bird."
"The Rise of a Young Grandmaster..." He continued reading the Night Report, surprised by the headline.
The article praised a young man from Liuguang City, describing him as peerless in the region.
"Liuguang City... Master Wu is there," the Speaking Sparrow chirped, blinking its eyes. It recalled their encounter with the Purple-
Eyed Raven on Black White Mountain and the mysterious woman in the fur cloak, Tang Jin.
"Could she really be a disciple of that special sect Master Wu joined?" The Speaking Sparrow leaned closer to read the report, revealing it could actually read!
No wonder it claimed to have been born with divine nature and sought to walk the path to godhood (Spirit God).
This bird was truly extraordinary.
Qin Ming asked, "If it's a disciple of that sect, why would it need to participate in the Grand Examination and compete against people from other cities?"
Speaking Sparrow nodded. "Master Wu mentioned briefly that the sect it joined is exceptionally remarkable. In its early stages, disciples need to hone themselves through various practical combat experiences."
Then, lowering its voice, it added, "That black-clad woman, Tang Jin, has an incredibly powerful master. Otherwise, why would Master Wu willingly submit to his tutelage? Rumor has it that this master is forging a new path and might even become a Founding Ancestor-level figure!"
After reading the Night Report, Qin Ming discovered that the young man was highly praised.
The report claimed that every gesture, every move, every technique was executed with flawless precision, already displaying the demeanor of a rare Young Grandmaster!
Speaking Sparrow hesitated for a moment before saying, "Mountain Lord, I have some news for you, but please don't get angry."
"Speak," Qin Ming said, turning to look at it.
"From what I know, the woman in the fur cloak... while her true face is breathtakingly beautiful, well..."
"Stop beating around the bush and just say it," Qin Ming said. "I won't get angry."
Speaking Sparrow revealed the hidden truth: "You were actually within her sights back then, but she didn't seem to favor you. Instead, she chose someone else as her master's final disciple—likely the Young Grandmaster mentioned in the Night Report."
Qin Ming nodded, humming in acknowledgment.
What was there to be angry about?
After all he'd been through, these missed opportunities barely stirred a ripple in his tranquil heart.
"Let's go. It's time to depart," Meng Xinghai announced, informing Qin Ming that they were heading to Zhuguang City for an "away game."
He chuckled, mentioning that the stakes were particularly high this time.
If they won, their opponents would likely suffer a crushing loss.
"Remember the Five-Colored Spiritual Branch you consumed last time? Its effects were extraordinary, weren't they? It came from the Blessed Land, originating from a sacred tree rooted in the Heavenly Light Pool. What you tasted was merely a tender new shoot from early spring. This time, Qi Daoming has wagered the 'fallen fruit' from that ancient tree itself."
Zhuguang City, similar in scale to Chi Xia City, lay only four hundred li away.
Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai swiftly reached their destination aboard flying mounts.
"Master Li!" Qin Ming exclaimed, surprised to see Li Qingyun here.
He hadn't expected him to attend.
"Fight without restraint. No one will dare interfere," Li Qingyun said with a smile.
His snow-white hair shimmered, and his rosy complexion radiated warmth and benevolence.
He was reassuring Qin Ming while subtly hinting that something significant was afoot.
Since Li Qingyun himself had come, it likely meant the situation was under control.
"Someone wants to intervene?" Qin Ming asked Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun telepathically.
"Not exactly. It's already resolved," Meng Xinghai replied tersely.
In Zhuguang City, the upcoming competition was the talk of the town.
People also discussed exceptional talents from other regions.
"A Young Grandmaster has emerged in Liuguang City? That's absurd!"
"Can Zhuguang City defeat Chi Xia City? Could we even stand a chance against that Young Grandmaster?"
"You're dreaming! A Young Grandmaster is like the moon hanging high in the sky. How could the 'candlelight' of Zhuguang and Chi Xia City ever compare?"
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Qin Ming, Meng Xinghai, and their companions overheard such conversations as they walked through the streets.
It was clear that the regional competitions had sparked widespread discussion, and all factions were now paying close attention.
The next day, Qin Ming kept his appointment, preparing to duel the "number one" of Zhuguang City.
"The Qingyue will be observing the match here," Meng Xinghai informed Qin Ming.
Li Qingyue had brought the complete text of the mysterious scripture and had secretly arrived in Zhuguang City.
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