Chapter 154 I’m so hungry I could cry

The boundless earth, pitch black and endless. Sometimes people wonder if the whole world has fallen into a vast abyss, shrouded in night fog year-round.

The Six Imperial Ancestral Temples are like a candle flame in the wind, flickering and casting a faint halo at the horizon.

On the back of the white peacock, a group of teenagers had bright eyes as they looked at the approaching mountain gate, a place that held their hopes for soaring to great heights.

Zhou Tao’s temples were graying, and his eyes gleamed with a golden light. He secretly transmitted his voice to Qin Ming using a secret technique.

“You are able to extract the medicinal essence from the rare blood yourself, which is quite impressive. Let me estimate your current potential value for you.”

In the Six Imperial Ancestral Court, Qin Mingran’s initial foundation was not measured in jin (a unit of weight), but in potential value.

He really couldn’t reveal his true abilities, not because he was afraid of scaring Zhou Tao, but because he was worried that some unpredictable seniors in the Six Imperial Ancestral Court would detain him and “study” him carefully.

“What is this? Fallen leaves…” A boy asked in confusion, then his face lit up with surprise.

It should be noted that they were piercing through clouds and fog, and they didn’t know how high above the ground they were, so how could they have seen such a strange sight?

Leaves fall one after another from the clouds and mist. Some are green and full of life, while others are withered and yellow, as if they have just been swept down by the autumn wind, still carrying a sense of desolation.

Leaves danced in the air, as if falling from the night sky.

Long before the boys exclaimed in surprise, the white peacock and black crane had already begun their rapid descent, as they had both sensed the anomaly beforehand.

Zhou Tao’s entire body glowed, his eyes like golden lamps, piercing through the night fog and staring straight into the night sky!

A rope, seemingly from beyond the Great Wall, swooped down at lightning speed towards the peacock watching the sunrise, attempting to strangle it and lock it away.

The power of the Sun Peacock far exceeded everyone’s expectations. Its white light surged, and its speed increased dramatically. It easily evaded the attack and rushed towards the Six Imperial Mountain Gate, continuing to descend.

The fallen leaves, which shimmered with a greenish light, and the withered yellow leaves, all began to vibrate and rotate, turning towards the two giant protective shields, each emitting a piercing light.

At the same time, Elder Zhou made his move, his palm slicing through the void, unleashing the Six Powers, shining brightly, and exploding with a deafening roar, tearing apart the leaves that were flying everywhere.

The rope hanging from the night sky, like a dragon, swayed gently, producing a thunderous roar. When it touched Zhou Tao, it nearly shook him off the white peacock’s back.

All the boys’ expressions changed when they saw that the long rope was just a rough straw rope, yet it emitted thunder and lightning as it swayed gently, which was truly terrifying.

Elder Zhou Tao unleashed his Tiger Roar Technique, which shook his internal organs and caused his energy and spirit to surge. He then unleashed his Six-Force Power, blocking the straw rope in the night sky.

Which senior is making a move? “He is also warning and requesting assistance from the Six Imperial Ancestral Court.”

He was certain this was a highly skilled senior expert; otherwise, even if the straw rope were a priceless treasure, he would have already destroyed it. As an elder of the Six Imperial Ancestral Court, he was that confident. Once he mastered the Six Imperial Strength, any spiritual weapon or secret treasure would be nothing to him.

They were at a similar level to him, and could be shattered with their bare hands.

In an instant, the cries of cranes and peacocks resounded through the sky.

The straw rope emitted lightning, and the armor on Zhou Tao’s body instantly exploded, turning into ashes.

He was horrified, because he had just died once, and the armor contained a life-saving talisman, blessed by the young ancestor, who had taken the calamity in his place.

Those above thought they had shattered him. The straw rope swayed and rushed towards the white peacock’s neck, intending to lock it in place and capture everyone in one fell swoop.

At the same time, the lush green leaves and the withered yellow leaves all scattered, transforming into yin and yang energies, which rotated and pressed down on the white peacock.

boom!

Suddenly, the night fog exploded!

Five-colored divine light emanated from the white peacock, tearing through the entire night sky and illuminating the world. It not only shook open the straw rope but also kept the yin and yang energies outside.

At the same time, it protected Zhou Tao and everyone on his back with five-colored divine light.

“Auntie, you’ve mistaken it for an old sparrow, not a small bird!” A voice echoed through the night sky.

At this moment, his blurry outline can be seen. In the thick fog high in the sky, a strange bird floats, and a dark shadow stands on its back.

“Enough! How dare you cause trouble near my ancestral temple!” Someone spoke from not far away, their voice cold yet tinged with anger.

In the night fog, a small, exotic bird flew by. Its back was only the size of a tabletop, and its entire body was crimson red, yet it could carry people at high speeds.

A middle-aged man stood on it, his sleeves flowing, surrounded by swirling clouds and smoke, exuding an otherworldly aura.

“If I don’t spare your dog’s life, do you really think my Six Kingdoms are rotten and incompetent?” he said calmly, his murderous intent stirring the heavens and tearing through the night fog.

Someone actually blocked the entrance to the Six Imperial Mountain and captured Zhou Tao and a group of teenagers. This was definitely a deliberate provocation to test the strength of the Six Imperial Ancestral Court.

Because recently there have been rumors that the founder of the Six Emperors is in poor health, his lifespan is running out, and he is about to pass away.

A small, fiery red bird carried a middle-aged man with flowing sleeves into the night. His body was enveloped in a swirling aura that shook the night sky.

Boom!

Like a flash of lightning, his punch was many times stronger than Zhou Tao’s.

The straw rope in the night sky snapped and exploded into dozens of pieces! Then, the middle-aged man chased after the pursuer.

Possession? Then leave behind this wisp of consciousness! He said coldly.

Meanwhile, within the ancestral temple of the Sixth Patriarch, several aged figures silently walked out and disappeared into the night. Clearly, there was more than one instigator.

“See? If one truly masters the Six Heavenly Lights, even powerful figures from the esoteric sects or extraordinary individuals from other realms could be easily crushed. But I haven’t mastered it yet; my skills are insufficient.”

Zhou Tao praised the ancestral temple’s unique skills, which boosted the morale of a group of young people.

The night fog was thick, obscuring the red-clad figure and the middle-aged man; only occasional rays of light could be seen tearing through the darkness in the distance. “Ah…”

As the white peacock watched them enter the mountain gate, screams echoed from afar.

Zhou Tao let out a sigh of relief and said, “The battle was fast, wasn’t it? It was that fierce. In an instant, the attackers were dealt with. That old bastard was slapped to pieces. It was satisfying, blood rained down everywhere!”

He could vaguely see it, but the group of teenagers looked disgusted and were too far away to see the final scene. However, he was still shocked and excited, and full of expectations for the Six Imperial Heart Sutra!

Zhuo Ya’s eyebrows were slightly raised. Her parents were both members of the secret sect and had quite a background. She understood the current complex environment. The once glorious Six Emperors had indeed been declining for a long time and it was rumored that they were about to fail. Could the corrupt Six Emperors be reborn?

Qin Ming was deeply disturbed. All he could see was the dazzling light emanating from the fire spring, while in the darkness outside the mountain gate, there was a heavy stench of blood.

The Six Imperial Ancestral Courts stand tall, overlooking majestic mountains that are both grand and ethereal. Some mountains are shrouded in white mist, with a magnificent palace built of lapis lazuli appearing and disappearing in the distance. On some peaks, waterfalls of fire springs hang down, and spirit trees sway with the light of seven-colored clouds.

Even when it wasn’t at its peak, the Six Imperial Ancestral Court still had many disciples and wasn’t deserted; one could see people practicing martial arts everywhere.

“You must all be tired from traveling all this way. Rest for the night, and I’ll take you to the Enlightenment Ground tomorrow,” Zhou Tao said, before hurrying away. He had many things to report and explain.

The group of teenagers moved back into the golden forest and returned to their respective cabins.

In the middle of the night, Qin Ming was startled awake from his deepest sleep. He sensed something and saw an old man, his body almost completely bald, drifting past the window.

His performance in the Land of Gods has been quite outstanding; could it have caused some trouble? What’s going on? He can’t sleep peacefully anymore; he hopes some old geezer won’t hold a grudge against him.

Qin Ming really wanted to return to Chixia City to consult Meng Xinghai, mainly because he knew nothing about such a major sect and was worried about potential problems.

The next day, after breakfast, the group of teenagers were incredibly excited, as they were about to gain early access to a profound martial arts technique.

The ancestral temple of the Sixth Patriarch covers a vast area with various terrains. They were taken to a rocky mountain area with sparse vegetation, cliffs and precipices everywhere, and numerous caves.

The group dispersed and entered different areas, leaving only Qin Ming, Zhuo Ya, Cao Wuji, and Cui Chongxuan in the original location.

“Given your outstanding performance this time, I’m making an exception and giving you the opportunity to be selected for a special merit award.” Zhou Tao said with a smile, his eyes bloodshot, as if he hadn’t slept well last night.

Even Zhuo Ya and Cui Chongxuan were taken aback; to receive such a miraculous achievement right off the bat was incredibly generous.

Cao Wuji was so excited he was dizzy. Of the four, he was the most eager for the cultivation technique. He immediately patted his chest and said, “I’ll stay at the Six Imperial Ancestral Court and won’t go to other sects to participate in the assessment!”

He immediately declared that Lu Yuzhi, the beautiful and ethereal senior sister of the Yuqing Sect, suddenly lost her otherworldly aura, and her figure blurred.

Qin Ming was also quite unsettled. Even though the Six Imperial Ancestral Court was no longer what it used to be, it still had a lot of spirit, and actually let them choose extraordinary skills directly.

He guessed that the scriptures were probably circulating outside and were not a closely guarded secret, but even so, they were still quite impressive.

He almost cried from craving.

Because Zhou Tao and an elderly man with light golden hair gave them a list of optional extraordinary skills, and he… wanted to learn them all!

The old man with a full head of light blond hair was Zhou Shize, who had come specifically to see Qin Ming. He smiled and nodded at him.

In fact, Qin Ming noticed that several elderly people had already passed by, and they all seemed to have glanced at the four of them.

“The Golden Crow Illuminating the Night Scripture actually exists?” Even Cui Chongxuan exclaimed in surprise, which shows how extraordinary this scripture is, because even the Huo family could not collect this secret book.

Zhou Tao smiled and said, “Stay calm, it’s just an incomplete scripture, but it’s still equivalent to a miraculous skill.”

“This is the first part of the *Kurāngjīng Chūṭī*?” Cao Wuji had never felt so extravagant before; he could choose any of the legendary scriptures he had ever heard of.

Zhou Tao nodded and said, “That’s right, it is indeed this top-notch cultivation technique. Well, the sect also preserves the lower part of the Withering and Flourishing Scripture. After learning the upper part of the extraordinary scripture, you will naturally have access to the subsequent cultivation techniques as well.”

“I’ll choose this one!” Cao Wuji made the decision immediately. Although he had no access to top-level secret manuals in the past, he had heard various legends about them.

The Withering and Flourishing Scripture not only involves the wood element of the Five Elements, but also the changes of Yin and Yang, making it one of the strongest extraordinary skills. Zhou Shize praised, “Yes, a wise choice. The Withering and Flourishing Scripture is indispensable in the combination of the Six Controlling Forces.”

Qin Ming was also looking at the list when he came across “The Nerve”. He immediately thought of the incomplete copy of “The Divine Ape’s Strength” that Tang Xumi, Hu Tingwen and others owed him and had not yet sent it to him.

“Does this’Scripture of Light’ align with the area of ​​expertise of our young ancestor?” Zhuo Ya also had her eye on a remarkable skill.

“It’s a lineage!” Zhou Tao nodded solemnly. He too rose to prominence through this extraordinary skill, and the Zhou family was originally from the lineage of the young ancestor.

Qin Ming was suffering from decision paralysis. These were all good cultivation methods, and he wanted to practice them all. Many of the scriptures were very famous, and he was almost overwhelmed by the choices.

Ultimately, his gaze fell upon the “River Path Classic.” According to its description, it was a top-tier extraordinary skill and the only one among these scriptures that involved water-related techniques.

Zhou Shize gave him a friendly smile and said, “A very good choice. Although the name of the River Stream Classic is common, its wonderful uses are unparalleled.”

Poverty is something only those who practice it truly understand, and once you achieve mastery, there’s a renowned classic to follow—the *Classic of the Overturned Seas*.

The old man was a bit too enthusiastic, helping Qin Ming analyze and resolve his doubts, and even at the end, he seemed to want to pat him on the head.

Qin Ming was flattered and surprised. What was going on?

Four extraordinary young people were led to different places, each with flowing fire springs nearby, creating a bright and luminous atmosphere.

Qin Ming saw a boy taking a walk near his stone cave.

The boy was about to leave, but stopped when he saw him, looking him up and down and saying, “Something’s not right with you.” Qin Ming saw that he was the same age as him and greeted him as well.

The young man was handsome, and although he wore coarse linen clothes, his demeanor was outstanding. He approached step by step and said, “Something’s not right with you either.”

“What’s wrong with me?” the boy asked, puzzled.

“Your hair is prematurely gray, you must have dyed it, the roots are white,” Qin Ming said.

The ethereal-looking young man pointed at him, but then lowered his hand and said, “Do you know what’s wrong with you?”

(There’s more to come!)