Night without Borders

Chapter 570 The Five-Hundred-Year Cycle Arrives Again

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow and said, "They came with great ambition and made grand promises, but they left in a sorry state. How can they bear it?"

Tang Yushang's fluffy ears twitched slightly, her beautiful eyes glanced sideways, and she pouted, saying, "That was your own boasting, I didn't!"

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "We are one. When we went to another world, we were full of vigor. How can we be so pathetic and lose face like this?"

The two disagreed and stopped to rest and have a meal in a small town.

Qin Ming was unwilling to give up and began to lobby.

He believed this area was very special, and even now, no one had been able to determine which supreme monastery it belonged to.

Qin Ming said, "It's really unusual that the God-like Society and the Strange Insect Alliance both have strongholds here and are keeping a close eye on this area. In addition, there are many races here; it's practically a place where all kinds of spirits gather."

After a quick meal, the two got up and left.

As Tang Yushang passed through the town, she looked at her reflection in the fire spring pool and felt uneasy.

She was tall and slender with curvaceous figure, and had a pair of snow-white cat ears, making her completely catgirl-like. When she walked, she was light and silent, with graceful cat steps.

Is this how she's been dealing with Qin Ming these past few days?
In an instant, she was filled with shame.

She has transformed from aloof and ethereal to now walking with a graceful, feline gait, having truly grasped the essence of the feline spirit in just a few days.
Is this still the Goddess of Taixu, who is regarded as a celestial being reincarnated?

Tang Yushang was ashamed and indignant, and said: "Damn it, you scumbag Ming, following you out has ruined my peerless beauty... half of it."

She felt that she had been bewitched and had gradually boarded a pirate ship.

The only saving grace was that no acquaintances were present; otherwise, if Bai Meng, her great-grandmother, Yun Jianyue, and others had seen her like this, she would have no desire to live.

Qin Ming, however, remained calm and unconcerned, saying, "What's the big deal? Look at me, I'm a cat person too."

As he spoke, he admired himself, walking gracefully like a cat by the fire spring, looking quite satisfied, feeling that this "nativeization" was very vivid, profound, and flawless.

Tang Yushang quietly took out the memory crystal and decisively recorded it for him. She felt that only by having leverage over him could she erase this dark history of hers.

Of course, this was just a form of psychological comfort she was seeking.

Qin Ming turned around and said, "You're not recording dirt on me, are you?"

Tang Yushang denied it, saying she hadn't even noticed that she had gradually started to habitually use meow sounds.

She quickly realized that the other party could guess what she was doing; could it be that they had already used the memory crystal?

She gasped immediately. It was probably true. The thought of herself walking like a cat with her furry ears twitching made her fur stand on end.

Qin Ming firmly denied it, saying, "I didn't, I don't do that kind of thing!"

Finally, when cornered, he could only say, "Even if I had one, I'd keep it for myself."

Tang Yushang felt like the sky had fallen and said, "Damn it, give it to me!"

Ultimately, the two exchanged damaging information about each other, which they both destroyed immediately.

Tang Yushang said, "You recorded it in advance, so you must still have some left!"

This time, Qin Ming insisted that there was absolutely no stock left, and told her to search him as she pleased, as he was completely honest with her.

Tang Yushang was still worried and said, "If this gets out, you and I will be enemies for life!"

Qin Ming patted the tattered cloth that no one else could sense and said, "Don't worry!"

The three major organizations, namely the Godlike Society, the Strange Insect Alliance, and the Rebirth Puppet, are all victims of the magic potion, yet the market remains calm and no large-scale disturbance has broken out.

Clearly, they are conducting a thorough investigation in secret.

Now that things have come to this point, Qin Ming naturally dares not defy the odds and commit crimes. Even though he has fought bloody battles with the Godlike Society and the Strange Insect Alliance, he cannot retaliate now.

"Old ginger is spicier, it's really screwed me over!" Qin Ming was naturally unwilling, but there was nothing he could do but hope that the next Ancient Mystery Gate would open.

Of course, he drew a red line for himself, which was also his bottom line: his trading targets could only be hostile organizations.

"The Reincarnation Figurines are quite mysterious." Qin Ming was somewhat surprised when he first heard about this organization.

Its ability to stand alongside the God-like Society and the Strange Insect Alliance suggests that its origins are likely also from the Supreme Daoist Temple.

Qin Ming had no intention of fighting to the death in this area. He knew that even if there was a road leading to a distant place, it was not a suitable place to dump magic potions.

He surmised that in the surrounding areas, the God-like Society, the Rebirth Figurine, and the Strange Insect Alliance were undoubtedly engaged in secondary dumping, quietly transferring the damage.

In contrast, his interest in the mystery of this place itself grew stronger.

Tang Yushang was not in a hurry to return home. After a preliminary investigation, she was surprised to find that a horrific bloodbath had occurred in this area in ancient times.

"A battle suspected to be... at the Celestial Immortal level!"

Moreover, there was more than one celestial being participating in the battle.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang looked at each other in bewilderment. This involved several experts at the eighth realm. Could it be a bloodbath in the Supreme Land?
Within this area spanning 600,000 li horizontally and 800,000 li vertically, many prominent clans have legends of celestial beings.

This vast territory, inhabited by gods and immortals, is many times larger than Yezhou and Taixu combined, and is named: The Forgotten Corner.

As we delve deeper, we can add prefixes or eye-catching annotations to the "forgotten corners," such as the battle of celestial beings, bloodshed, the old land covered by the ashes of history, and immortality.

Despite being considered a "corner," this realm is quite powerful, with allied forces daring to launch wars against other nations.

"What is the origin of this 'Rebirth Figurine'?" Tang Yushang thought about the records in various ancient books of Taixu, but she had never heard of this name.

Ultimately, as the two delved deeper into their investigation, they learned that the Rebirth Figurine organization was not large in scale, but it was an extremely terrifying force.

Its ultimate origin is a terracotta army pit.

If we trace its origins back, the place is quite ancient. When it was first unearthed, many human figurines of unverifiable ages were buried under the mottled dust of time.

This organization does not consider itself a supreme system; its purpose is to research immortality and conduct various longevity experiments.

Over the years, it has always kept a low profile. Although it is unknown and dim among the supreme civilizations, it is actually very powerful.

Otherwise, how could it coexist peacefully with the god-like organization and the strange insect alliance here?
Those who know its past hold it in the highest esteem. It may seem obscure, but its history is terrifyingly deep, and its experiments are extremely bloody.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang's Jade Capital faction had just fought a fierce battle with the behemoth—the Undying Blood Calamity—so they were naturally particularly sensitive to organizations that researched immortality.

Any organization involved in longevity or research into immortality is ruthless and will inevitably bring bloodshed.

"Could its headquarters, that exceptionally ancient terracotta warrior pit, be located here?"

If that were the case, Qin Ming and Tang Yushang turned and ran, not wanting to stay for even a moment.

Soon after, they determined that the origins of the various organizations—the God-like Society, the Rebirth Puppet Organization, and the Strange Insect Alliance—did not lie in this region.

Forgotten corners, far removed from those highest places.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang both looked solemn. This area was far beyond their expectations. What were the purposes of the God-like Society, the Rebirth Terracotta Warriors, and the Strange Insect Alliance cultivating this place?
One failed to sell a magic potion, and the other's image was half ruined. Both of them initially felt like the sky was falling and gradually lost their "fighting spirit." However, as they delved deeper into the "truth of the world," their desire to explore grew stronger and stronger, and they became extremely engrossed.

"Is it related to... the Longevity Brand?"

Tang Yushang's charming smile inadvertently attracted the covetous eyes of an old wolf, thus unexpectedly breaking the deadlock.

"Great Tang, you've done a great service." After defeating the old wolf, Qin Ming resonated with it and uncovered the truth.

Actually, this isn't a big secret; any family with some resources would know it.

It is precisely because of outsiders like Qin Ming that they are completely clueless and know nothing when they first explore the area.

The three major organizations—the God-like Society, the Rebirth Figurine, and the Strange Insect Alliance—have extended their reach into this world, and it turns out they are connected to a rather mysterious longevity talisman.

The three supreme organizations are secretly spending huge sums of money to recruit talent.

In a forgotten corner, there is a special area that is said to require a longevity tablet to open, and it is said that the great battle between the celestial beings was fought over this tablet.

According to records, there are nine pieces scattered throughout the entire area.

Thousands of years have passed, and gods and immortals have fought countless battles, but in the end, they have only found six pieces.

Of course, there are also rumors that all nine pieces have already been collected.

The local aborigines, especially the powerful clans with legends of celestial beings, all know this secret, but they are reluctant to talk about it, because their conflicts are always accompanied by bloodshed.

In the end, some prominent clans even strictly forbade their members from participating.

The old werewolf comes from a powerful clan with a long history. It is said that one of his ancestors was a Sirius of the eighth realm, who dominated an era.

Of course, such self-glorifying legends are not very credible. Many powerful clans claim that their bloodline originated from celestial beings or gods during their most glorious period, but in reality, they were only at the very peak of the seventh realm.

In the real world, both gods and immortals are extremely rare.

Qin Ming was surprised and said, "Hiss, a Longevity Token is produced approximately every five hundred years? Is this a controlled rhythm or just a coincidence?"

If you calculate the time, another five-hundred-year cycle has arrived. If it were controlled by humans, three thousand years would have passed since the very first one.

If that pattern continues, then the seventh longevity tablet should be ready for release.

Who can live this long? Even celestial beings should have reached the end of their lifespan by now.

Moreover, Qin Ming learned through resonance that the old wolf's family suspected that the seventh longevity tablet might have already been found.

Tang Yushang was very surprised and said, "One lucky person every five hundred years, and this has been going on for more than three thousand years?"

Soon, Qin Ming discovered from the old wolf's mind that the area requiring the Longevity Token to open was extremely vast, and the core area was different each time it was revived.

However, once that ancient land was opened, astonishing phenomena occurred, which many people could see.

"At that time, there will be a shower of light that can purify all intruders. As long as they don't die, they can improve their physical constitution and talents. Therefore, many people are willing to try their luck even though they know it is dangerous."

The one who holds the Longevity Token is the lucky one and can be the first to enter. This token can protect him from death in the special area, but even so, he may not be able to have the last laugh.

"This... after the special area is opened, can others also enter?" If you look at it this way, the lucky one is more like a key. If he can dig out the greatest fortune and escape quietly, he will be the biggest winner. If he is blocked when leaving, then... he will be in a terrible situation.

In the end, Old Wolf didn't even need Qin Ming to resonate with him anymore; he confessed everything on his own.

“Any family with a bit of influence knows about this, but you…” Old Wolf realized that the two people in front of him might be outsiders.

"you know too much."

The old wolf coveted the beauty of the cat, Feathered Robe, but failed to seduce her, ultimately bringing about his own destruction.

……

The various clans discouraged their descendants from taking the risks, mainly because the mortality rate there was too high.

However, each time a special area revives, the commotion is so great that it inevitably attracts many people to visit.

"Should we go take a look?" Both of them hesitated.

"It has a cycle of five hundred years and lasted for thousands of years. It is truly mysterious and amazing. It is best to observe it from afar first."

Changsheng Ridge, a place name imbued with boundless aspirations, is actually quite bloody in reality. Every five hundred years, a cycle of metamorphosis occurs, and this is where the events take place.

In the end, Qin Ming and Tang Yushang still came, not intending to participate, but simply to observe from afar, wanting to witness the ebb and flow of a bloody feast.

A chaotic battle between celestial beings, a forgotten corner, the Longevity Ridge—these elements come together to shroud the entire region in mystery.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang gazed into the distance. The so-called Longevity Ridge, though vast in area, had very few ridges; they had all long since collapsed and broken. This place, however, contained numerous enormous sinkholes and bottomless abysses, as well as ancient, pristine forests.

"so many people?"

The two sat atop the peak, ready to watch the show, only to discover that Changsheng Ridge had not yet recovered, yet its edges were already teeming with people.

There is a mysterious magic array there that has not lost its effectiveness even after thousands of years, preventing outsiders from entering.

Qin Ming suddenly remembered that although the potion-selling business had failed, it wasn't without income. They had agreed that Tang Yushang would share a portion of the profits from their business in this foreign land. Now, he took out a large amount of gold and said, "Come on, let's divide the spoils."

Tang Yushang was conflicted. Before she knew it, she had become an accomplice herself, blatantly robbing people in another world. This... really lacked any skill, it was simple and crude, but it worked.

Qin Ming was surprised and said, "You don't want it? Then forget it."

"Yes!" Tang Yushang felt that since she had become an accomplice and her temperament was ruined, how could she not receive compensation?

Qin Ming earned a total of 1.5 million gold coins. He kept 900,000 for himself and gave 600,000 to Tang Yushang. The latter was alright, having seen huge sums of money before.

For Qin Ming, this was an unimaginable sum of money.

However, when he thought of the grand Kaiyuan Festival of yesteryear and saw so many items auctioned at sky-high prices, he calmed down, and the turmoil in his heart gradually subsided.

When it came to the last minute, Tang Yushang felt embarrassed and said, "Taking so much feels a bit too much for me. Never mind, I'll just give it all back to you."

Even though they stole it, she felt that this kind of daylight gold was obtained too easily.

Qin Ming said, "Take it. You came with the jade mirror. With your current Grandmaster-level strength and the special liquid weapon, you're not afraid of any Grandmaster. Your appearance fee... is very high. Moreover, there might be a time when you need to take action. This place isn't safe, so consider this an advance payment."

"That's...ok."

Qin Ming laughed and said, "You forgot to include the 'meow' sound."

Tang Yushang glared at him and said, "Damn it, why didn't you bring it?"

Qin Ming said, "In most cases, only female members of the cat-people clan use the 'meow' sound."

……

The two waited here for more than half a month, and the noise coming from the vicinity of Changsheng Ridge grew louder and louder.

It is said that with the advent of the Longevity Brand, this area will soon be fully opened up.

Two days later, Qin Ming's pupils contracted as he saw a familiar face: Lin Shuyue, a divine son from a branch of the Divine Society.

During the last Kaiyuan Grand Gathering, Qin Ming fought against several grandmasters from the Godlike Society, and Lin Shuyue ultimately escaped with a severed arm.

The term "son of God" is not a figment of imagination; Lin Shuyue's father was an old monster of the seventh realm.

At this moment, Lin Shuyue accompanied the group toward Changsheng Ridge. Judging from his words and actions, he was of very ordinary status among the group, and even when facing certain special figures, he adopted a very humble attitude.

Qin Ming said, "This place is not simple. Those people should be from the headquarters of the Godlike Society. There are probably Saint-level beings among them!"

At first, Qin Ming and Tang Yushang were somewhat suspicious, worried that this place might be a trap. After all, the God-like Society, the Reincarnation Figurines, and the Strange Insect Alliance had been cultivating the "Forgotten Corner" for thousands of years and knew everything.

However, after seeing the appearance of the saints of the God-like Society, he felt that there was "great potential" in this place.

Qin Ming said, "Great Tang Meow, once we put on our special armor, the two of us should be able to kill a Grandmaster, and even fight against people at a higher level, not to mention those young and strong. I think Changsheng Ridge is worth exploring."

Tang Yushang said, "Wait a little longer. Also, can you speak normally, meow? You're giving me goosebumps."

Soon after, Qin Ming saw a group of terracotta figures appear, which were quite mysterious. They looked like clay figures, and a few special individuals among them were wearing jade burial suits.

Qin Ming stared at that spot, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

A moment later, he noticed that the young man in the God-like Society, whom Lin Shuyue had to bow and bend to, was walking towards the procession of the Rebirth Figurines and talking to them. The two sides seemed to get along quite well.

Qin Ming said, "The organization of the Rebirth Figurines also has saints appearing!"

Then, a bright moon appeared in the sky, and a mutated moon worm appeared outside Changsheng Ridge along with a group of strange insects.

Both the Moon Bug and the Sun Bug belong to the Bug race with extremely high potential. Once they mutate, they are likely to give birth to unparalleled masters.

"The mutated moon worm of the fifth realm is most likely a saint!"

In addition, many strange insects soon appeared in that area, all of which were quite astonishing.

The arrival of outstanding core successors from the three major organizations has piqued the interest of Qin Ming and Tang Yushang in this place. Such figures would not have appeared in the Evil Land.

Qin Ming looked around, then frowned and said, "I haven't found any Grandmasters."

Subsequently, Tang Yushang donned the liquid armor formed from the jade mirror and keenly sensed that several grandmasters were stationed and lying in wait in the distance.

Half an hour later, dazzling celestial light soared into the sky, and the Longevity Token appeared. It turned out to have fallen into the hands of the Rebirth Puppet organization, and they opened the Longevity Ridge.

The area immediately erupted in excitement.

In an instant, many people rushed into the vast Longevity Ridge. People from the Godlike Society, the Rebirth Figurine, and the Strange Insect Alliance, including the Saints, all went in and rushed to the front.

"Since you're here, then let's all enter!"

At the same time, amidst the mountains and valleys, a grandmaster soared into the sky, overlooking the entire region. He did not unleash any terrifying Daoist aura, yet his presence still awe-inspired people.

Such figures dare not act rashly unless they possess primordial energy, profound energy, or similar qualities.

With a whooshing sound, six grandmasters appeared one after another, hanging high in the night sky.

A grandmaster, controlling the swarm of insects, threatened, "Friends who are watching the show, do you intend to ambush and kill the lucky ones who leave Changsheng Ridge afterward? Go inside now."

In an instant, the sky was filled with insect shadows, the sound of flapping wings rising and falling, covering the sky and driving the people who were hiding in the nearby area toward Changsheng Ridge.

"what……"

Soon, a cultivator screamed in agony as he was pierced by a silver thread worm.

Further away, a group of cultivators were engulfed by a crimson sea of ​​insects, leaving only skeletons in an instant. Even a black dragon at the peak of the fourth realm was devoured by the swarm of insects as soon as it took to the air.

In another direction, flames roared into the sky as some strange insect capable of spewing spiritual fire appeared, turning a group of cultivators into ashes.

"go in!"

The Grandmaster of the God-like Society exuded a true aura of power, forcing a large group of people in his direction to lower their heads and flee towards the Longevity Ridge.

"That's really domineering," Qin Ming said.

Both he and Tang Yushang possessed special weapons, so they weren't afraid, but for the time being, they had no intention of engaging in a fierce battle with a Grandmaster.

Qin Ming was pondering what level the strongest individuals from the three major organizations who had come to this place were at.

Tang Yushang said, "The jade mirror told me that it wants to go in and replenish the Longevity Rain. If it is fully revived, even if an old monster descends, it can still take me away."

Qin Ming released the five-colored treasure fragments and asked if it could do this.

"Zha Ming, where did you lock me up?" He was furious as soon as the fragment of the treasure came out.

The next moment, it disappeared again.

Not long after, Qin Ming released it again and said, "Senior Five Colors, it's not that I'm imprisoning you, but an old senior doesn't like you. You should... keep a low profile."

"I..." The five-colored treasure fragment was originally furious, but in the end... it chickened out.

Its attitude softened quickly. Staring ahead, it said, "Feathering Rain of Light? Hurry up and go there. If I take some, even if there is danger, I can still take you away."

At this time, two more terrifyingly powerful individuals arrived, and eight Grandmasters guarded the eight directions, cutting off the escape routes of many people lurking nearby.

Qin Ming said, "Fine, since you're so domineering and make the choice for us, then let's try participating in the Longevity Ridge."

He stood up and said, "Yushangmiao, let's go!"

Tang Yushang felt goosebumps all over and said, "Damn it, you're not allowed to add that word to my name!"

The two of them raced towards Changsheng Ridge. They really didn't believe in the odds. They came fully armed. Did they think they couldn't beat the others?

"Meow, Feather Transformation Rain, here I come!"

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang looked at each other, only to find that the five-colored treasure fragments were "cat-like," and this old monster was even more monstrous than the young people.

In the blink of an eye, the two rushed into Changsheng Ridge.

(End of this chapter)