Night without Borders

Chapter 567 Seeds Flying Everywhere

A night breeze rustled the silver bamboo groves by the lake, and ripples spread across the lake, creating layers of ethereal light.

Qin Ming walked out of the palace and landed on the lush grass. There were quite a few young talents here, gathered in groups of three or five. In the blink of an eye, some acquaintances walked towards him.

Lu Zheng, who was known as Little Celestial Venerable, looked at his younger sister and gestured to her with his chin.

Lu Jingli naturally saw Qin Ming appear as well. Her fair fingers held a crystal wine glass. She hesitated for a moment and did not go over immediately.

She was somewhat resistant. In the past, she had been indifferent and followed her family's arrangements, choosing outstanding individuals as her Daoist partners regardless of their background.

However, she had heard rumors that the Huang family had very few legitimate daughters and were extremely careful in choosing a husband. Qin Ming was only a second choice; they valued Yi Jian, Qian Cheng, Wei Shouzhen, and others.

Therefore, Lu Jingli felt resentful. Why could the Huang family daughter have such a superior status?

She is a direct descendant of the Celestial Venerable, the strongest body refiner among immortals. Is the eldest daughter of the Lu family really that much inferior to the eldest daughter of the Huang family? Why did she become the first choice when she was someone else's second choice?

Lu Jingli replied to her brother, "Let's take another look."

She had an oval face, fair skin like mutton fat jade, and an outstanding appearance. She was a noble lady whose fame resounded throughout the heavens. She was also extremely talented and certainly had the right to be proud.

Lu Zheng didn't offer much advice, simply saying, "Whatever you say."

However, he added, "Currently, the Chaos Force has aroused the interest of many old monsters, and many people want to study it."

Lu Jingli frowned slightly and said, "Isn't this path not universally applicable?"

Lu Zheng took a sip of wine, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said, "If it were suitable for everyone, I reckon that old monsters would have already personally stepped in by now."

Lu Jingli had naturally heard that recently, the experts of the seventh realm had been paying great attention to the Chaos Force.

Lu Zheng said, "However, the Sage has reached a high level and achieved brilliant results, and Li Wanfa, following in his master's footsteps, also killed one of the Seven Heroes of the Celestial Clan, continuing the lineage's dazzling achievements. Later, there was Qin Ming, who initially demonstrated dominance within the same realm. This system... is gradually showing signs of becoming more harmonious, and in the future it may not be so fatal, and may not necessarily end in self-destruction."

To say that all the transcendent forces absolutely must master the Chaos Force is not entirely true; this technique is far from being perfect and flawless.

When it's truly fully ripe, the old guys will naturally step forward, not necessarily to pick the fruit halfway, but they'll definitely get involved.

By then, even the most powerful sages will likely be unable to resist infiltration, and their outstanding disciples and descendants may be adopted as sons or sons-in-law by certain old monsters.

Lu Jingli was surprised to see Feng Zhige and Lu Chengyuan walk over and approach Qin Ming, followed by the disciples of Lei Ze Palace and Tian Shen Ridge.

Then, Yan Zhuohua, a noblewoman who was even more famous than her, also took the initiative to go up to her.

Lu Zheng said, "Right now, the main thing is that the young and strong want to study the Chaos Force. If they can practice it smoothly, they can continue. If they encounter setbacks, they can stop and not go through the True Form Tribulation."

Currently, some people are really keen on starting their journey sooner.

There are also some people who want to use it as a secondary cultivation method, or as a means of attack to protect the path.

After all, this technique is too vicious; it even crippled several of the original founders.

In the distance, other people were discussing the matter; they were at a higher level, such as Xie Muze and Cheng Xian, who were all renowned masters in the heavens.

"The sage has temporarily paved the way for the rest of the journey and is considered to be exceptionally talented. Li Wanfa has broken through to the fifth realm and has not exploded yet, which initially suggests that the successful experience can be replicated."

"Qin Ming... remains to be seen. Although he is said to be from a collateral branch, the fact that he can embark on his own path is quite astonishing. If he is pursuing the ultimate realm, his seed might be a better choice, but the risks might also be greater."

Overall, the evaluations by a group of masters were fairly objective.

Qin Ming was surrounded by many people. He smiled and raised his glass, not just to appease them, but to keep the conversation flowing and engaging with them. He continued to ask different people about the Reincarnation Lotus.

Finally, he obtained a valuable piece of information.

Zhou Tiandao spoke up: "Brother Qin, have you ever heard of dream insects?"

Qin Ming had not only heard of it, but had also come into contact with it. He nodded and said, "I have heard of it. The fifth-ranked strange insect in the world has many terrifying legends. Even the most powerful earth immortal families are wary of this insect. There is a saying that 'one insect cannot be passed down for three generations.' In the end, they must be politely or even respectfully sent away."

Li Heng nodded and sighed, "Moreover, it requires a top-tier Earth Immortal to personally escort it to the depths of the Night Mist World. No mistakes can be tolerated, otherwise the entire family will be in grave danger."

Zhou Tiandao further revealed that there was a rumor that the spiritual threads spit out by the dream insects might be able to break through the Black Lotus of Reincarnation and fish out the spiritual will lost within it.

Feng Zhige shook his head and said, "That's too difficult. Dream insects will never spit out spiritual threads for others, as that involves the secrets of their enlightenment through physical experience."

Zhou Tiandao nodded and said, "That's right, hence the saying that a wisp of dream silk is worth ten taels of rare gold."

Qin Ming was worried, wondering how long Xiao Wu and Xiang Yiwu could hold on, and whether they could successfully break through the cycle of reincarnation on their own.

At this stage, if he actively investigates the Dream Worm, he might encounter the Old Worm's consciousness again, which would be quite dangerous.

However, deep within the world of night fog, someone once used golden threads to pin down dream insects, causing them severe damage. This shows that dream insects are not absolutely invincible.

Clearly, many people around Qin Ming were there to learn about the Chaos Force.

Qin Ming didn't hold back; he chatted with them and shared his insights. However, when it came to guiding them on their path and sending out "seeds," there would be a threshold.

"Become...a disciple?"

Everyone present frowned; most of them were a few years older than Qin Ming.

The main reason is that Qin Ming doesn't want to get involved in too many karmic connections. What if he accidentally messes up or ruins his training in the future? What if it angers the family behind him?
He knew very well that his chaotic energy was more domineering because he had integrated too many scriptures. Before he had eliminated all the hidden dangers, it would be difficult for others to inherit his seed and follow his path.

Unless he personally oversees it and treats it like a personal disciple, correcting its course at the slightest mistake.

Currently, only Wen Rui has been bestowed with the Hunyuan Seed by him, and even his nominal disciple Su Mohua has not received his instruction.

Someone spoke up: "Brother Qin, can't you make an exception? Why don't you take on the role of your master and we'd like to become your junior brothers?"

“Giving out a Primordial Seed is very mentally taxing,” Qin Ming shook his head.

The main reason is that our relationship isn't that close. If Xiao Wu or Xiang Yiwu wanted to practice, he would immediately create seeds and personally teach them without hesitation.

Furthermore, some of the hybrid beings he separated from were not necessarily trained by themselves, but were taken away by certain old monsters to study and analyze his Heavenly Light Force.

Although he is constantly integrating the true essence of the scriptures and his techniques are constantly changing, it is best to avoid the risks at any stage.

Zhou Tiandao even called over his younger sister, who was undoubtedly a very famous fairy among the younger generation of the Nine Heavens.

Zhou Wanning has a graceful figure, her slender waist swaying like a willow branch as she gracefully approaches. Her skin is as white as snow, and her appearance is extremely outstanding. She smiles before she speaks, and is very bright and refined.

Unfortunately, Qin Ming remained unmoved.

What a joke! Even a woman five hundred years older than him, who reigns supreme over the Night Mist Sea, couldn't shake his resolve. A mere woman in her early twenties, merely showing superficial goodwill, with neither true knowledge nor genuine affection, actually expects him to bestow upon her the rare Primordial Seed? She's dreaming.

"Hiss, Qin Ming... isn't this guy's standards a bit too high? That's the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, Zhou Tiandao's own sister, and he didn't even take a liking to her?"

Some people believe that the Zhou family is also intentionally trying to win over Qin Ming, and is looking for a son-in-law.

Initially, Zhou Wanning wore a bright smile, but she was actually unwilling. She had already reached the fourth realm, and the idea of ​​her coming into contact with and getting close to someone from the third realm made her somewhat resistant.

However, after Qin Ming politely declined to bestow the Primordial Seed upon her, she became competitive. Why? She had been so casually rejected by him.

In the end, only Feng Zhige and Yan Zhuohua remained with Qin Ming.

Back in Tucheng, these two had been determined to practice the Chaos Force. Qin Ming had the same attitude back then, requiring them to become his disciples.

Back then, Feng Zhige chose the lineage of sages, and now he has already reaped the rewards.

Yan Zhuohua was very ambitious. He had initially obtained the scriptures from the lineage of sages and wanted to embark on his own journey like Qin Ming, but he made no progress.

"I was practicing, and suddenly I found myself on the road. Maybe it was related to a near-death experience. After dying once, I was reborn," Qin Ming said, telling the truth. But who would believe him?
Even if others have ideas, who would dare to let themselves die suddenly? The key is, who can control the timing well?

Yan Zhuohua is like a fairy from a painting who has stepped out of ink and brush. Her eyebrows are drawn with light ink, and her clothes are dyed with blue mist. She has a classical beauty and is very elegant.

People saw that she, too, had run into a wall.

Yan Zhuohua's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her fair face filled with a troubled expression. She was one of the first people among the transcendent powers in the heavens to come into contact with Qin Ming and the Chaos Force.

Moreover, she believed that Qin Ming was an anomaly, and she had a feeling that this kind of magic would one day shine brightly across the world and soar into the heavens.

The person before us may become an unparalleled patriarch in the future.

“Okay, I’ll think about it carefully,” she said softly.

Feng Zhige was stunned. Could it be that she really intended to become his disciple?

Actually, it's a two-way selection process. Even if someone wants to become his disciple, Qin Ming can't accept them all. He doesn't have the energy or time to teach students.

"That's Fairy Yan, one of the most outstanding talents in the Nine Heavens. Even she was politely refused?"

Many people looked surprised, feeling that Qin Ming was indeed aloof and even "unapproachable".

At this moment, a woman from the Huang family, dressed in a pale yellow dress, walked over gracefully and with an air of elegance and refinement. She took a cup of fine wine from the jade table and approached her target.

Qin Ming now understood why everyone had come to him. After the battle in the enclave, his Chaos Force had earned him a reputation, and he, the one who had mastered the Chaos Force on his own, had become a "hot commodity."

Therefore, he is very vigilant and resonates with the same feelings at all times.

In an instant, he understood the Huang family woman's intentions. Who did she think she was? He had once chatted fluently with the Fairy Sister, and the Huang family had sent a concubine's daughter instead.

Through resonance, he had learned that the three legitimate daughters of the Huang family treated him with disdain, believing that he was not worthy of being entertained by them and was quite arrogant.

Qin Ming thought to herself: So what if she's an old lady-level grandmaster? Does she really think she's some kind of fairy?

In the past six months, has he killed too few grandmasters?
Therefore, he was poised and graceful, smiled and greeted her, took the glass of wine from the woman in the yellow dress, and walked past her.

"He mistook me for a wine-delivering maid?!" The Huang family woman exclaimed in surprise, then her expression turned displeased.

Qin Ming took the initiative to walk towards a woman. She was dressed in white, with black hair like a waterfall. Her beautiful eyes were deep and spiritual, seemingly ethereal, and it was as if a hazy moonlight emanated from her body.

This woman's stunning beauty was secondary; her cultivation was truly astonishing, making her a Grandmaster.

"Greetings, Fairy Chang." Qin Ming stepped forward and greeted her warmly, his sincerity evident, for he had recognized her by her familiar aura.

This is a woman from Xiao Wu's hometown, in a temple. He was entertained by her, and they had friendly exchanges. He also drank the "fragrant mist tea" she provided, and even obtained a corrected version of the silk calligraphy there.

In fact, Chang Xi once transformed into Guang Han and ranked very high on the old sword-fighting stage, among the top few.

Chang Xi smiled, no longer concealing her identity.

Moreover, as the two reminisced, Qin Ming learned that when Qi Yunxiao went to the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall on a rainy night to test his sword and practice, in addition to Mu Xingyao and Cen Jinghong, there was also a woman in white watching from afar, who was the person in front of him.

"Thank you, fairy." Qin Ming knew that if anything had happened at the time, she would have definitely protected him.

“Don’t be so polite. If we’re talking about seniority, Xiao Wu calls me aunt, so you’re my niece too. Call me aunt.” In just a few words, her “true nature” was revealed, and she didn’t seem like a senior at all.

Clearly, given her talent, to rank so high on the sword-fighting stage, she must still be in her prime, not an old relic.

Of course, she was definitely much older than Qin Ming.

Qin Ming was trying to figure out whether Chang Xi was Xiao Wu's biological aunt or someone who had accidentally wandered into the Jedi. It was still hard to say.

"I told you to call me aunt, why are you still being so coy?" Chang Xi's eyes sparkled, her gaze shining brightly.

Qin Ming wasn't intimidated at all and immediately said, "Auntie, you're here for a blind date too?"

Chang Xi: "..."

Qin Ming said, "Auntie, look, everyone is looking at the two of us."

"How about we have another spar?" Chang Xi's beautiful eyes sparkled.

Qin Ming was fearless and laughed, "Would you dare to fight someone of the same realm, Aunt?"

In the distance, Lu Jingli was lost in thought. What kind of people had Qin Ming been in contact with? Zhou Wanning's status was no less than hers, and Yan Zhuohua was even more formidable.

Now, he's actually teamed up with a grandmaster?
The three eldest daughters of the Huang family also frowned. Qin Ming must have done it on purpose to mistake a woman from the Huang family for a maid.

……

At this moment, the sage was standing with a group of powerful old monsters and said, "You only saw the brilliance of the Chaos Force, but have you ever deeply understood its dark and bloody side? How many extraordinary talents have been blown up. Above the dome, the Great Dao flowers bloom, magnificent and beautiful, but below the abyss, there are piles of white bones, a desolate scene."

A top-tier Earth Immortal smiled and said, "It's alright. Some of the younger generation have a strong desire to explore. Let's give them a hard time and let them try to train."

“Alright.” The sage smiled faintly, not refusing.

On that day, it was almost as if seeds were flying everywhere.

The sage personally intervened, instructing his disciples to bestow upon him the seeds of chaos. In fact, he himself generously distributed seeds with a wave of his hand, scattering them without a care in the world.

This immediately caused a sensation.

Qin Ming remained silent, his eyes bright and alert as he watched quietly.

He understood this true scripture. Different founders could cultivate different attributes. The Pugong lineage, for example, had cultivated the renowned Devouring trait.

Now, Qin Ming has also mastered two special and wonderful techniques.

He knew that species of the same origin attract each other, and if he used the power of devouring to absorb them directly, it would be quite efficient.

What do sages intend to do by spreading the Primordial Chaos Seed in Heaven?
On that day, Qin Ming also sent out a Primordial Seed and implanted it into his disciple Su Mohua.

Clearly, this was the result of the Su family's and Su Mohua's earnest plea, and Qin Ming, after observing her for so long, also approved of her and finally agreed.

In comparison, Qin Ming's situation seems to be more valuable due to its rarity.

One of the eldest daughters of the Huang family spoke up with dissatisfaction: "The Su family actually succeeded in winning over them. Compared to our Huang family, this clan is far inferior. Do I have to personally step forward and use some special magic to gain their favor and make them reveal the secret of Chaos Force?"

"Did you get the jade mirror back?" Qin Ming, holding a wine glass, approached Tang Yushang and spoke to her discreetly.

"Of course." Tang Yushang nodded reservedly, glancing at him indifferently. She was still resentful about his wish to become her great-grandmother's Daoist partner, so she didn't give him a bright smile.

Qin Ming said, "Let's go, let's do something big. If we succeed, we'll have enough resources to become a Grandmaster."

Then, he called out to the Golden List, and on a whim, he shouted for a long time, and surprisingly, he actually got a response.

He was going all out and said, "Senior, in the Abyss of Madmen, there are so many special armors worn by half-madmen. Do you have any that are even slightly normal? Could you lend me a set temporarily?"

In the shadows, Jinbang remained silent for a long time before saying, "Alright, I'll find one. It will automatically fly back after you've used it."

Then it informed us that we no longer needed to call it, as it would fall into a deep sleep.

Before the grand celestial gathering had even concluded, Qin Ming and Tang Yushang quietly slipped away through the back door.

The eldest daughter of the Huang family was astonished. Qin Ming, a third-realm cultivator, was actually walking with a descendant of the Lord of Jade Capital. Was it a rendezvous after dusk? They both disappeared into the night.

(End of this chapter)