Chapter 129 The Storm Rises Again

“Good, your mindset is pretty good. I thought you’d be a little nervous after being targeted by a direct descendant of the Cui family,” Meng Xinghai praised.

“When Cui Hong came to Black and White Mountain to find me last time, he was ordered to keep me in that remote place and keep me in captivity. I already knew that this matter would not end there,” Qin Ming said.

He was mentally prepared and familiar with those people’s style of doing things.

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, “The cultivation technique you’re eyeing has a very powerful origin. If you want to obtain all the scriptures, it’s probably very difficult. Its full name is ‘Yi Mu Chang Qing Zhu Shi Jing’ (易木长青驻世经).

“The Sutra of Preserving the World?” Qin Ming was surprised. Just from the last three words, he knew that this had probably already surpassed the category of extraordinary skills.

Meng Xinghai explained: “This is an extremely rare and precious book. Those who practice this scripture can absorb the essence of mountains, rivers, plants, and trees, greatly increasing their lifespan, maintaining their youthful appearance, and allowing them to remain in the world for a very long time.”

It is extremely difficult to master, but once mastered, it can extend one’s lifespan by up to “half a lifetime”!

“I’m thinking, if they really want to intervene and send someone to the scene, they should at least produce the ‘Yi Mu Jing,’ which is a shortened version of a secret text, but it is still a remarkable achievement.”

Qin Ming wasn’t greedy. Even if he were given the World-Preserving Scripture at this stage, he probably wouldn’t be able to master it. A single extraordinary skill is enough to make many people spend their entire lives cultivating it.

He was certain that even Cui He himself probably hadn’t fully mastered that manual; otherwise, his cultivation would have advanced by leaps and bounds, and he would already be a renowned master.

For the next two days, Qin Ming remained calm, without the tension that precedes a major battle.

The “competition” between the two cities is being arranged in an orderly manner, and the information about Zhuguang City, which was handpicked by Qi Daoming as “number one”, is still being kept secret.

Meng Xinghai had stated beforehand that if the “number one” in Zhuguang City was an Outer Saint, then there was no need to compete. If they wanted to crush someone with a higher realm, Chixia City would not play along.

“You always seem to have a prejudice against me. Am I that kind of person?” Qi Daoming asked in his reply. “Yes!” Meng Xinghai replied with only one word.

Qin Ming sat quietly, and as he breathed, white light appeared in his mouth and nose. He felt his pores open up, which was quite comfortable.

This is the Jade Flower Strength, which I obtained from Li Tianhe, a disciple of the Jade Purity lineage. Practicing it once a day is like taking a bowl of tonic. Although this is an exaggeration, consistent practice over the years will indeed continuously improve one’s physical condition.

Then he began to practice “Tiger Roar”. In an instant, it felt as if a ferocious beast was roaring in his internal organs, causing them to vibrate slightly.

If people knew that he had only been studying for a few days and had already mastered the skill to the point that it permeated his internal organs, they would be greatly surprised.

In the land near the immortals, the outer saint who exchanged cultivation techniques with Qin Ming once said that it was extremely difficult to make the five internal organs roar like a tiger; it would take several years to even think about it.

In the initial stage, one can only use throat vibrations to transmit external sounds into the body. Even those with exceptional talent may not be able to directly develop internal sounds.

Qin Ming’s body broke out in a light sweat, the effect was very obvious. This was the tempering of his internal organs, and the tiger’s roar continued, starting from his internal organs and spreading to his flesh and blood.

It strengthens the five internal organs and stimulates the vitality of the flesh and blood.

Qin Ming realized that this was an underestimated cultivation technique!

He treated it as a normal exchange of energy, but the effect was beyond his expectations.

For a moment, he was lost in thought. According to that sage, there was also the “Five Thunder Refining Organs Technique” above, and even above that, the “Eight Scenery Divine Illumination Technique.” This gave Qin Ming a lot to think about, and he was determined to pursue it properly in the future.

After that, he practiced the incantation that Li Qingyue had taught him, as well as the method recorded in the very thin booklet passed down by Meng Xinghai’s grandmaster.

As expected, Qin Ming’s cultivated spiritual light and divine wisdom could only accumulate in small amounts, with most of them being absorbed by his flesh and blood, slowly improving his physique.

Finally, he went to practice the cultivation technique from the depths of the Night Mist World. Although it only had three pages of scripture at the moment, it was the general outline that could prolong life, change one’s physique, and sweep away the dust in one’s heart.

Qin Ming’s Heavenly Light Force was full of yang energy, which was very unfriendly to those outside the secular world. It was like the sun shining brightly in the sky. This arrow-like force traveled through his flesh and blood, expanded, and transformed into a dense spider web, reaching every part of his body and forming a complete cycle.

Qin Ming’s body was illuminated, and the Heavenly Light Energy flowed incessantly into various channels, like golden rivers flowing across the earth shrouded in night mist, dispelling the darkness.

These golden rivers, as if reclaiming wasteland, spread across its entire body, bringing golden light to the flesh and blood earth waiting to be cultivated, illuminating the darkness and revealing vitality.

These are all daily lessons for Qin Ming. They don’t take much time, but over time, his already amazing talent will improve gradually!

He decided that he would continue practicing, rain or shine.

Moreover, when Qin Ming integrates the Heavenly Light Force next time, he plans to do his best to see if he can also unify these “internal strengthening” techniques with the Silk Calligraphy.

While waiting for the “battle” between the two cities, Qin Ming also kept an eye on the news from the outside world.

The major examinations in various regions are progressing in an orderly manner and have entered their later stages, attracting increasing attention. This is because outstanding young men and women from different regions and cities are beginning to emerge and gradually become known to the public.

The so-called unified examination is only the first stage, and it happens every year without much fanfare. It’s only in the final stage, when geniuses are selected and all sorts of prodigies emerge, that a sensation is created and people’s attention is drawn.

In recent days, local night newspapers have been increasing their coverage of the news, as almost every city has achieved a “first,” and there are even friendly “exchanges” between different cities.

“Lord of the Mountain, I have settled my family affairs. By the time you leave Crimson Cloud City, my brood of children will be ready to leave the nest. We birds grow up quickly. May I, little sparrow, follow you?” The sparrow flew over and entered the Lord’s mansion.

Qin Ming is currently residing here, but Meng Xinghai is worried about him and doesn’t allow him to stay outside (Chapter 129: The Storm Rises Again, 20:00).

“You’re abandoning your wife and children, that’s clearly the behavior of a scumbag bird!” Qin Ming looked at the Yuque, who was so eager to “improve,” and wanted to teach it a lesson.

The magpie had azure feathers all over its body and eyes like black diamonds. It looked very innocent and said, “That’s just how we birds are. We come together to breed every spring and then go our separate ways. You can’t judge a bird by human moral standards.”

Then it added, “Moreover, the spiritual substance that the mountain lord gave me was very concentrated, too much for a little bird. I shared it with my wife and children, and even after dilution, it helped them all evolve once. Now, all the birds of Black and White Mountain say that I am a great man, with a father’s love as strong as a mountain.”

Qin Ming really didn’t know how to evaluate it; this worthless bird had actually become a shining “model bird.”

“The Rise of a Young Master…” He continued reading the night report, and was surprised to find such praise. The article mentioned a young man from Flowing Light City who was exceptionally talented and lavished praise on him.

“Master Wu is in Liuguang City,” Yu Que said, blinking her eyes. She mentioned the purple-eyed crow she had encountered in Black and White Mountain, as well as the mysterious woman Tang Jin with the wrinkled black fur cloak.

“Could it really be the successor of that special sect that Master Wu served?” Yuque came over and looked at the newspaper with her; she could actually read!

No wonder it claims to have been born with divinity and wants to walk the path to godhood; this bird is indeed quite different.

Qin Ming said, “If they are disciples of that sect, would they need to participate in such a major examination and compete with people from other cities?”

Yu Que nodded and said, “Master Wu briefly mentioned that the sect it joined was extraordinary, and it needed to improve itself through various practical battles in the early stages.”

Then, it lowered its voice and said, “That woman in black, Tang Jin, has an incredibly powerful teacher. Otherwise, why would Master Wu willingly become his disciple? It is said that this person is forging his own path and may become a patriarch-level figure!”

After reading it, Qin Ming discovered that the night newspaper had a very high opinion of the young man, saying that every gesture and move he made was exquisite and showed the demeanor of a young master!

Yuque hesitated for a moment, then said, “Mountain Lord, I have some news for you, but please don’t be angry.” “Go ahead,” Qin Ming said, looking at it.

“As far as I know, that woman in the black cloak is undeniably beautiful, but…” Qin Ming said, “What are you being coy about? Just say it, I’m not angry.”

Yu Que revealed the secret, saying, “You actually caught her eye back then, but it seems she didn’t take a liking to you. Instead, she chose someone else to be her teacher’s last disciple, probably the young master mentioned in the night newspaper.”

Qin Ming nodded and hummed in agreement. What was there to be angry about? Having gone through so much, these missed opportunities didn’t stir any ripples in his heart.

“Let’s go, we should get going.” Meng Xinghai arrived and informed Qin Ming that they were going to Zhuguang City, which would be an “away game.” He mentioned with a smile that the “prize” this time was quite good, and if they won, the other party would probably be very heartbroken.

“You consumed the Five-Colored Spirit Branch last time, and its effects were excellent, right? It originated from a blessed land, from a precious tree rooted in the Heavenly Light Pool. That was just a tender branch that sprouted in early spring. This time, the prize that Qi Daoming is offering is the ‘fallen fruit’ from that old tree.”

Chasing Light City is similar in size to Crimson Cloud City, and the two cities are not far apart, only four hundred miles apart. Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai arrived there quickly on their flying mounts.

“Master Li!” Qin Ming saw Li Qingyun here, not expecting him to be here as well.

“Go ahead and fight, no one will dare to cause trouble,” Li Qingyun said with a smile. Her hair was snow-white and glistening, and her face was rosy, making her look exceptionally kind and benevolent.

He was reassuring Qin Ming, while also implying that something was likely going on. Since he had come in person, there shouldn’t be any problems. “Someone wants to interfere?” he asked Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun discreetly.

“It’s not really a big deal, everything’s fine now.” Meng Xinghai didn’t say much more. In Zhuguang City, many people were talking about the competition.

At the same time, people also mentioned other stunning beauties in other places.

“It’s outrageous that a young grandmaster has actually risen to prominence in Flowing Light City!”

“Can our City of Light Chaser defeat Crimson Cloud City in a duel? Can we even fight that young grandmaster?”

“Are you dreaming? What is a young grandmaster? Like the bright moon hanging high in the sky, how can the ‘candlelight’ of Chasing Light City and Crimson Cloud City compare!”

Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai, walking down the street, also heard this discussion. Clearly, the competitions in various places had sparked heated discussions, and all parties had begun to pay attention.

The next day, Qin Ming went to the appointment, ready to face off against the “number one” of Zhuguang City.

“Qingyue will be watching the battle from here,” Meng Xinghai told Qin Ming. Li Qingyue had brought the complete text of that mysterious book and had secretly arrived in Candlelight City.