Chapter 101 All Parties Arrive

Qin Ming’s words were not false. He had indeed just seen an ancient grandmaster walking towards him, holding a large spear that stirred up the dark clouds in the sky and attracted lightning. His unparalleled majesty was earth-shattering.

Unfortunately, the Overlord did die in the end, and it was a very tragic death. After stabbing the old senior’s pale palm until it was covered in blood, he was locked by the other party’s golden immortal runes. The old senior, who was famous throughout the Night Mist World, struck him six times from a distance, corresponding to the Overlord’s limbs, torso, and head. Each strike caused a part of the Overlord to explode.

In the moment before his skull shattered, the Overlord remained silent, glaring angrily, his eyes shooting out two golden bolts of lightning.

However, with a gentle stroke of his jade-like hand, the white-haired, youthful-looking elder shattered the incoming lightning bolts, causing them to vanish without a trace.

The Overlord’s realm was lower than that of the old master, yet he was able to injure a great figure from beyond the realm, causing his right hand to bleed. This feat was quite remarkable more than a hundred years ago.

After the Overlord died, the crimson blood he left on the ground emitted a light that lingered for a long time, like clusters of inextinguishable divine flames. Finally, the old senior stepped down and turned that area into scorched earth, and all the strange phenomena completely disappeared.

Before this, the fact that the Overlord was able to escape all the way and write down his masterpiece was due to his extraordinary abilities, but it was also related to the old master’s unhurried pace.

“I saw some hope on this path and wanted to do something for future generations. I wanted to record what I saw and heard, write down my insights, and pave a way for those who come after me, hoping they can go further than I did…”

This is why, even after being severely injured and fleeing, the Overlord still thought of writing down all the knowledge he had learned in his life.

In fact, he had poured his heart and soul into writing it, but the senior scholar tore off half of the book, read it, and then tore it to shreds, turning it into ashes.

The blood-stained black animal hide book before them was personally thrown out by that old senior, who wanted to see who would study it and whether the Overlord still had any relatives, friends, or disciples.

“After a century of vicissitudes, everything has returned to dust. The Overlord is left with only regrets, and his legacy has been broken. But that old senior is still alive and high above. In recent years, he has started to take on disciples again.”

Qin Ming naturally dared not say these words aloud, but could only sigh in his heart.

At the same level, in most cases, those outside the secular world can suppress those on the path of rebirth, but the Overlord was able to attack those above him from below, which many people in that era considered “defying the heavens”!

One of the disciples from outside the sect spoke up: “Although the Overlord was brave, he eventually passed away. In just over a hundred years, not many people know about him anymore, while that senior is still at the height of his power. This is the difference between immortals and mortals.”

Tang Xumi nodded and said, “That makes sense. We should strive to be on par with our predecessors, approach immortality, and seek the truth as soon as possible!”

He then placed the two-inch-tall jade jar in Qin Ming’s hand and said, “Brother Li, are you injured? You can take this medicine to strengthen your energy and spirit.” “I’m fine,” Qin Ming politely declined.

Tang Xumi forced it on him, which meant: You have something to do.

Seeing his enthusiasm, Qin Ming realized it wouldn’t be right to refuse. This wasn’t just accepting a spiritual medicine, but rather a form of recognition and acceptance; it wouldn’t be good to refuse again.

Tang Xumi smiled and said, “Brother Li, is this your first time visiting Luofu City? Let Junior Sister Li show you those ancient sites; they’re worth seeing. We’ll be leaving now so as not to disturb your enjoyment. Let’s get together another day.”

“Are all people outside the secular world this enthusiastic?” Qin Ming had a good impression of the elite disciples; without them, he might not have been able to access the Overlord’s Legacy. “Tang Xumi isn’t inherently bad, but he’s not as simple as he seems. He’s testing me,” Li Qingyue said.

By this time, they had arrived on the street and were preparing to go to the ancient building area for a meal.

Li Qingyue said, “This jade jar is made of a special material and carries a wisp of Tang Xumi’s consciousness. Once it is placed in your hand, it will soon seep into your flesh and blood.”

Qin Ming was startled, but he felt no discomfort. He was highly focused, and in an instant, his special resonance ability came into play, allowing him to detect a faint light at the bottom of the jar.

“He doesn’t know that I have cultivated a special spiritual eye and saw that ray of light. He wants to see how long it takes for the spiritual light to enter your body before I can sense it,” Li Qingyue said.

If she remained unaware, then once Qin Ming entered the spiritual cave, Tang Xumi would use him for location tracking, allowing him to be clearly sensed within a certain range. Then, she revealed a surprised expression, saying, “Your Heavenly Light Force is quite special, one could even say extremely powerful; it actually blocked his spiritual light.” Qin Ming naturally knew what was going on. At this stage, his Heavenly Light was full of spiritual energy, automatically protecting him from mosquitoes and dust.

“My Heavenly Light Force is indeed remarkable. If I place this jar on my body, I’m afraid I might accidentally shatter that wisp of spiritual light.” He took out the dragon armor and temporarily wrapped the jade jar.

Qin Ming said, “I thought he was being enthusiastic and trying to curry favor with you through me. I thought he was a kind and honest person. I never expected that he would have his eyes on me.”

Li Qingyue nodded and said, “To rise among the disciples of the Fangwai Sect, he must not be an honest person. He and I are both popular candidates for near-immortal artifacts, so it’s normal for us to test each other.”

Qin Ming said, “Later, we’ll buy a bird that’s a little bit intelligent, release it after we enter the spirit cave, and let Tang Xumi become a bird-chasing boy.” “That’s feasible.”

“hey-hey.”

Then, Li Qingyue solemnly told him that this time, a disciple abandoned by Buddha might have been invited, posing a great threat to the golden-armored guards.

“A successor of the Rulai Jin lineage?” Qin Ming was genuinely astonished. Ever since embarking on the path of rebirth, he had paid close attention to this lineage, as he had often heard people mention it, and it was a household name.

Li Qingyue shook her head and said, “He is not a true successor. It is said that he was expelled after only learning the basics, but I heard that he has integrated some other Heavenly Light Forces and is still very powerful, capable of injuring people outside the mortal realm.”

“A disciple abandoned by Buddha, he only learned the basics, but I’d like to see him for myself,” Qin Ming said, then asked who else was a formidable figure among the golden-armored guards. “Cui Chongxuan, your younger brother is not to be underestimated. He has mastered the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, and after achieving a minor level of mastery in his technique, his strength is quite domineering, capable of injuring even those outside the secular world.” The Six Imperial Heart Sutra is a legendary text that even those outside the secular world are somewhat wary of.

When Qin Ming was at the Cui family’s house, he was less than three feet away from that book, but he was unable to turn the pages.

This time, Cui Chonghe was unable to participate because some old fogies in the secluded lands had decided, after discussion, that only disciples who had joined the sect within the last three years would be allowed to compete. Their reasoning was simple: the competition among the new disciples was controllable, and even if there were accidents, bloodshed, or injuries, it wouldn’t cripple any sect.

“If senior disciples are allowed to participate, then we old guys can just have a duel ourselves. That near-immortal artifact is quite special now, and it’s most suitable for younger disciples.” When Cui Chonghe heard the news, he immediately went to find his master. How could he be considered a senior disciple?

Although his master was renowned throughout the Night Mist World, there were others in the Outer Realms who could rival him, and his opposition had no effect.

Cui Chonghe desperately wanted the legendary item in the Spirit Cave, so he supported a junior brother and personally helped him obtain the Yin-Yang Elixir to enhance his strength.

In fact, Cui Chonghe even brought along his own younger brother, Cui Chongxuan, for that item. Cui Chongxuan’s Six Imperial Heart Sutra could injure those outside the mortal realm and break through other people’s Heavenly Light Force!

Li Qingyue said, “This time, senior disciples are not allowed to participate. At the same time, there are age restrictions on the golden-armored guards accompanying the new disciples; they must also be teenagers.” Otherwise, would any scions of noble families dare to invite their elders to accompany them?

Qin Ming asked, “Even so, aren’t some of the young golden-armored guards already Outer Saints?”

Li Qingyue nodded and said, “Most of them have just stepped into the external manifestation realm, and a few who have cultivated special Heavenly Light Force may still be in the newborn realm.” “I’m not the one with the lowest realm, am I?” He felt a little ashamed.

Li Qingyue smiled faintly and said, “You started late, only just embarking on the path of a new life, but I heard from Uncle Meng that you have immense potential. I will protect you this time, only when we need your help to fight against the invasion of the Heavenly Light.”

Qin Ming was no longer calm. He had come temporarily to serve as the Golden Armor Guardian, how could he let Li Qingyue protect him?

Even the Buddha’s abandoned disciple, and Cui Chongxuan, who had practiced the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, could injure those outside the secular world and break through others’ Heavenly Light Force. Qin Ming felt that his own was no less formidable. The two ate some local delicacies and then headed towards their lodgings.

“How can I let you take me? I should take you back to the inn first,” Qin Ming said somewhat aloofly.

“There are many outsiders here, and their methods are unpredictable. You haven’t yet entered the realm of consciousness, so you are easily spied on. Let me take you back to the inn first,” Li Qingyue said. It was inevitable that Qin Ming would attract the attention of some people after walking with her.

With Meng Xinghai at the inn, she felt at ease, as long as nothing happened on the road.

Qin Ming was escorted back to the inn by the beautiful and refined Li Qingyue, which attracted frequent glances and astonishment from some young people.

After returning, Qin Ming began studying the Overlord’s Legacy. While its initial stages weren’t particularly outstanding, it underwent complex changes upon reaching the Spirit Realm. Although he couldn’t yet delve deeply into its practice, he already knew it was a treasure trove of immense value, worthy of his serious attention in the future. In the courtyard, Qin Ming wielded his bronze staff instead of his great spear, moving with the speed of the wind, seemingly capable of splitting mountains and cleaving seas, piercing the night.

“This kind of wind force is quite special; it must have been combined with other force techniques.”

In the beast-hide book left by the Overlord, the early training mainly focused on wind force and domineering force, which Qin Ming had been practicing day and night.

Over the next two days, Li Qingyue accompanied Qin Ming to explore Luofu City, visiting various historical sites and tasting many local delicacies.

During this period, Qin Ming was also studying those two special techniques, especially the strange and domineering force. He had already comprehended something extraordinary about it. In the early stages, it was not obvious, but after being combined with the spiritual field, it was destined to be extremely terrifying.

“The early stages aren’t difficult to learn; the real challenge lies in the various variations that follow.” Qin Ming had initially mastered two types of Heavenly Light Force. “It’s time to set off.” Meng Xinghai was quite pleased to see him still diligently practicing in the inn.

“Where is my golden armor?” Qin Ming asked, already wearing the dragon armor, carrying twelve short spears on his back, a bow and arrows, and a bronze staff. “They’re all at the Luofu Mountain ruins,” Meng Xinghai replied as he accompanied him.

On this day, Luofu Immortal Town was incredibly lively. Disciples from various sects had arrived, along with the lineages of some blessed lands, whose disciples numbered considerably. “Disciples from outside the secular world have gathered in Luofu Immortal Town; a fierce competition is about to begin!” The news spread far and wide. Now, countless people were paying attention to this contest, which had already been hotly discussed for many days.

“No rush. We’ll officially set foot on the Immortal Mountain Ruins and enter that spiritual cave tomorrow morning,” Meng Xinghai said. Li Qingyue had been called away by her sect members to give her various reminders and guidance.

Luofu Xianzhen is located next to the ruins. There are hot springs and a large number of ancient building remnants, giving it a strong sense of history.

Qin Ming saw several familiar faces, including Cui Chonghe, Wang Caiwei, and Zheng Maoze. He also saw Li Qingxu again after more than two years. He didn’t pay them much attention, returning to his room in the immortal town to play with a spirit bird, awaiting his arrival the next day.