Chapter 102 The Great Age of Creation

Qin Ming was training the spirit bird and hadn’t yet sent Tang Xumi’s spiritual light into the fiery red bird’s body, planning to “arrange” it when they entered the spirit cave. “You still have the mood to tease a bird?” Meng Xinghai arrived and found him surprisingly leisurely.

“I am emulating the ancients, maintaining composure in the face of great events,” Qin Ming said.

Meng Xinghai warned, “Be careful tonight. Only those of you are allowed to stay in Luofu Immortal Town. Those of us who are not involved must stay outside the town.” Qin Ming’s expression turned serious upon hearing this, and he asked, “Won’t any of the disciples from outside the sect make a move in the town?”

Meng Xinghai said, “Logically speaking, they wouldn’t dare, but we need to guard against unexpected events.”

“Among all the cultivators in Luofu Immortal Town, I’m probably the one with the lowest cultivation level. I really need to be on guard.” Qin Ming gripped the mutton-fat jade iron knife. “It’s alright, let Qingyue protect you,” Meng Xinghai said with a smile.

Qin Ming didn’t want to get into this, so he asked, “Uncle Meng, among Qingyue’s competitors and those golden-armored guards, which powerful figures should we pay special attention to?”

“The core disciples participating in this competition should have all reached the second realm—the Yellow Court—but most of them are relatively new to it,” Meng Xinghai informed him. He added that Qin Ming didn’t need to worry about these people; Li Qingyue could handle them herself.

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Qin Ming sighed, “Look at the names of other people, Xinzhai and Huangting are all based on classical texts and have their origins. Now look at our path, who named these realms?” Meng Xinghai said, “These names of ours were given according to the actual circumstances of the time.”

“Pragmatic!” That was the only way Qin Ming could praise the ancestors of this path.

Meng Xinghai sighed, “In the early years, after the sun disappeared, the fire spring appeared, giant beasts roamed freely, and dangerous and mysterious plants were everywhere, almost threatening the extinction of our race. During this period, the predecessors who walked the path of rebirth made a great contribution. At that time, they relied on their bodies to constantly mutate to fight against the giant beasts and eradicate a large number of terrifying plants.”

Therefore, the name “New Life” is indeed very meaningful, representing the rebirth of the entire ethnic group during that period.

“As for the title of Outer Saint, it was indeed worthy of that era. After multiple rebirths, people reached a critical point, and the light of heaven began to burst out of their bodies. When fighting against giant beasts with strange abilities, they were no longer so passive and powerless. They could also kill unknown creatures, cut down terrifying plants as big as mountains, and protect a region. They deserved the title of Saint.”

Therefore, the term “outer saint” has been used for a long time.

All the changes are due to the emergence of ancient methods.

As humanity gained a foothold, various religious texts from the past were rediscovered, and gradually, those who were outside the secular world and masters of esoteric Buddhism came into being. At this point, the term “outer saint” gradually lost its prestige and was even ridiculed as “nephew.”

Most of the time, people refer to it by its outward appearance, which is consistent with the state of sunlight shining outwards.

“Were all those dangerous monsters, the mountain-sized plants, the unseen creatures, and the unpredictable ‘god-like beings’ eliminated?” Qin Ming was quite interested in that period.

Unfortunately, there is little record of these things in ancient books.

Meng Xinghai shook his head and said, “How could we possibly eradicate it all? You don’t think the Night Mist World you’ve heard about is the whole thing, do you? Actually, it’s just a corner, which we’ve carved out.” “A corner?” Qin Ming was truly shocked. Even after regaining his memories, he didn’t know any of this. Back in the Cui family, no one had discussed this topic with him.

Most importantly, the upper echelons seem to be intentionally concealing the truth of the world, and the records in various documents are very vague.

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, “The night fog is endless, and the dark realm is boundless. We have no idea how vast it is. Although we have stabilized and seem to have the upper hand, we still have limited knowledge of the depths of the night fog world, so we will not explore further for the time being. If we really continue to fight and move forward, it is hard to say what kind of species we will encounter. No one knows what kind of terrifying creatures are ahead. We might even encounter near-god-like beings.”

He continued, “We are fortunate to live in this era, after all, we have developed and grown strong and are temporarily in control. However, as the population continues to expand, there won’t be enough high-grade fire springs, and when giant cities need to expand, we will probably have to do a great deal of land reclamation. When that time comes, don’t be surprised if you see any bizarre species or discover any strange things. It’s not impossible to glimpse certain kingdoms even in the depths of the Night Fog World.”

“A great era of pioneering and opening up…” Qin Ming murmured. Such a title, upon first hearing, would stir the blood of a young man, making him want to participate in such a momentous event. Clearly, against such a grand backdrop, many outstanding figures would rise up and quickly grow into pillars of their respective paths.

Undoubtedly, it will be an era of heroes and brilliant stars.

However, upon closer examination, it’s clear that if another large-scale pioneering war were to be launched in the future, and the era of great exploration were to return, many people would inevitably die.

Glory, splendor, blood… many imaginable scenes, accompanied by the rise of some powerful figures, lend even greater significance and weight. However, many young dreams are shattered, becoming insignificant bones on the path of great pioneering and opening up.

Meng Xinghai said, “It’s too early to talk about these things now. The higher-ups won’t say it publicly either, because they are all extremely cautious. After all, no one knows what lies deep within the vast world of night fog. We haven’t been able to find out anything after all these years.”

The two ended that topic and started talking about the practical problems at hand.

“Each core disciple can bring four golden-armored guards into the arena. There are indeed some powerful figures among them, such as Tan Li from Luoyue City, who is said to have already integrated more than ten kinds of Heavenly Light Force during his freshman stage.”

“More than ten.” Qin Ming calculated that he had already mastered more than ten kinds, and many of them were quite powerful composite techniques. Among them, the fusion of two extraordinary skills made his Heavenly Light Force undergo a more violent transformation.

He was pondering that while his strength might not be as great as those others, given his lower cultivation level, he should be able to give some of them a run for their money if he used the Heavenly Light Force to enhance his abilities.

“A young man named Chen Shuhang has mastered the Five-Colored Thunderfire Force, a renowned and powerful technique capable of injuring even those of similar strength from outside the martial world.” Meng Xinghai pointed out another dangerous individual.

Then, with a serious expression, he said, “There are even rumors that a disciple of that ancient lineage that has been sealed off for two hundred years has emerged.” “What kind of lineage has such a powerful background?” Qin Ming asked in surprise.

Meng Xinghai solemnly said, “He has mastered the Jade Purity Force, which is unfathomable. It should be no weaker than the Sky-Supporting Force and the Tathagata Force. It is a reclusive sect and is quite low-key.” Then he added, “Fortunately, he is only a nominal disciple and should not have learned the true Jade Purity Force yet.”

Meng Xinghai took a sip of tea and said, “Well, there are rumors that someone from the secluded Five Elements Palace has also appeared, and a young man has been invited to help. If he has really mastered the Five Elements Power, then he is indeed very troublesome, and would be considered a rather terrifying and dangerous figure among your generation.”

Qin Ming said, “I have a feeling that these reclusive sects are starting to become active. Could it be that the great expansion period of various sects is about to arrive? Are the figures on the various sacred mountains shrouded in night fog going to come down from the mountains?”

Meng Xinghai said, “Although there is this trend, this time it is mainly the core disciples of the outside world who are competing for the near-immortal items, which is of great importance. It can be said that everyone is using their own abilities to help each other, so it is understandable.”

He then commented on several other individuals, including a former disciple of Buddha and Cui Chongxuan, all of whom had mastered the extraordinary Heavenly Light Force. Based on what he had heard, Qin Ming assessed his opponents.

Meng Xinghai reassured him, saying, “Don’t feel pressured; you don’t need to take action. Besides, apart from the small group of specially invited people, the actual golden-armored guards are of average strength.”

According to him, this age group is when young people are full of vigor and ambition, so who would want to be a follower?

In contrast, the outward saints who appear here are all people who are lost and hopeless about the future and are forced to make this choice.

“Aside from a few temporary accomplices, the truly outstanding individuals are all participating in the annual grand test and will not give up their future at this stage.”

Meng Xinghai sighed softly: “Of the geniuses who participated in this great exam, some will join the Outer Realm many years later and become Jade Armor Guardians. The more powerful ones will have to endure for a longer period of time to eventually become Divine Armor Guardians.”

Qin Ming was utterly speechless. So, everyone on this path ultimately becomes a follower of others? The more powerful one is, the more they compromise later, eventually having to accept the harsh reality. “Unless you reach a major realm like External Manifestation or Spiritual Field and can still break through rapidly, can you endure ten years of arduous cultivation just to advance a small step?” “There should be a way.” Qin Ming pondered, realizing that the Overlord’s strength wasn’t growing too slowly.

Meng Xinghai left; he could not stay in Luofu Immortal Town for long.

Li Qingyue has returned, having received guidance from her elders.

“Only those who are still competing remain in town; tonight may not be peaceful,” Qin Ming said.

“They won’t dare to bother us, so you can sleep in the room next to mine.” Li Qingyue said with a slight smile, but her confidence was palpable. As one of the most popular figures this time, she was very confident.

She had retrieved the golden armor for Qin Ming and introduced him to three other people. The two men and one woman had been following her for over a year. Apart from Qin Ming, Li Qingyue did not ask anyone else for help; she simply brought along her original three golden-armored guards.

“Let’s go for a walk,” she said.

Qin Ming was surprised and said, “At this critical juncture, we still want to go outside. Shouldn’t we keep a low profile?”

Dressed in white, Li Qingyue’s black hair was glossy and her exquisite face was radiant, like a divine flower blooming in the snow against the cold wind, fresh and bright. She smiled and said, “It should be that they are afraid of me and fear me, not that I am wary of them. If I didn’t have this confidence and self-assurance, I wouldn’t have come to compete for that legendary item.”

“Okay!” Qin Ming got up and followed her out.

It is now evening, and the sunset paints the night mist red. The fire spring in Luofu Immortal Town flows slowly, creating a distinction between day and night. Luofu Immortal Town has many ancient sites, all dating back thousands of years.

Other core disciples also walked confidently along the ancient streets, each accompanied by a group of people. A group of people, all disciples from outside the sect, quickly gathered around Li Qingyue as well.

Soon, Qin Ming learned that these disciples from outside the sect, centered around Li Qingyue, would all take the initiative to help her after entering the Spirit Cave.

These are the so-called core disciples, who already possess sufficient prestige. Other disciples who feel their chances are slim will actively gravitate towards them. In fact, these people have already privately contacted Li Qingyue and can be considered her future core group in the outer realms.

In truth, this can be seen as a mutual fulfillment. These disciples from outside the secular world know their own limitations, and naturally, they will choose to attach themselves to an outstanding figure destined for rise to prominence early on. Cui Chonghe has already left the ancient town; he is not allowed to stay overnight.

The junior disciple he had been supporting appeared; he was a disciple of one of his master uncles, and possessed exceptional talent. After receiving the Yin-Yang Elixir, his strength had increased significantly. At this moment, Cui Chongxuan and the carefully selected golden-armored guards of the Cui family stood beside the young man.

Qin Ming realized that the core disciples with real strength had stepped forward to flex their muscles, boosting the confidence of the followers outside the sect. Sure enough, he saw Li Qingxu again, but what caught his attention was the golden-armored youth beside Li Qingxu, wielding a large spear.

Qin Ming’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Li Qingxu’s teacher had passed on the Overlord’s legacy to the golden-armored guards of this lineage?

“The Overlord’s legacy, while not difficult to master in the early stages, can you truly grasp its true meaning? It’s for preparing you for the Spirit Realm and beyond!” Qin Ming wondered inwardly. Li Qingxu was also accompanied by many disciples from the Fangwai Sect.

Afterwards, Qin Ming saw some familiar faces from the otherworld, such as Lu Zhenyi and Chen Bingyan. They seemed to be sticking together for mutual support.

Wang Caiwei also appeared. As always, she was graceful and elegant, with flowing black hair, quite radiant, and always smiling. She was accompanied by several people, including four extraordinary young masters specially invited by the Wang family for her. They all possessed the unique Heavenly Light Force and had an astonishing lineage.

“Brother Li!” Tang Xumi, a core disciple, greeted him with a simple and honest smile. He was surrounded by many followers.

Qin Ming flashed a bright smile, revealing his pearly white teeth, and thought to himself, “You bird-chasing boy, you’re really dishonest, still pretending to be innocent.” Core disciples appeared one after another, but Qin Ming only recognized a few of them.

“Li Qingxu, are your cousins ​​among your golden-armored guards? Is that Li Qingxiao among them? I heard he got kicked in the butt recently and is crying about it?” It has to be said that even in the secluded lands, there are all sorts of people among the core disciples. Now someone is deliberately stirring up trouble and making fun of Li Qingxu.

Moreover, the person who spoke was actually a young girl.

“Luo Qingge, you really can’t hold back anymore? You want to fight me now?” Li Qingxu looked at her, who was his “arch-nemesis.” At the same time, he muttered to himself, “The one who bullied my cousin was someone I crippled with three blows. Now he seems to be making progress… somewhat unexpected.”

Li Qingyue suddenly spoke up: “Li Qingxu, with me here, you won’t get anything close to immortality. The person you attacked back then was an old friend of mine. More than two years have passed, it’s time to settle this score. See you in the Spirit Cave!”