Night without Borders

Chapter 572 Nine Paths to Immortality

Rainforest, blood-red mud, rising white, chilling vapors, swirling and hazy, covering the eight ice coffins.

Tang Yushang was shocked and said, "Just like you!"

Qin Ming's eyes were clear as he stared ahead.

In this extraordinary era, celestial beings are no longer seen, and have become nothing more than legends.

But right now, in this blood-soaked mud, someone is actually experimenting on celestial beings.

The humanoid creature in the coffin was wrapped in golden threads, flowing with jade light, as if it were wearing a golden jade robe, much like Qin Ming's current state.

How could Tang Yushang not be surprised when she first saw him?

Qin Ming himself was also lost in thought, his brows furrowed, staring at that spot for a long time without saying a word.

Could it be that the celestial being, like him, possesses some special and wondrous technique, and that the two have some connection?
Qin Ming knew that the interwoven gold threads and shimmering jade light were quite mysterious, and even the ancestors of the parasitic civilization suffered greatly when they encountered someone who had mastered this technique.

"They really do have quite a background."

Qin Ming pondered that from the dream insects to the parasitic civilization, and now, he had indirectly come into contact with the Golden Jade Burial Suit technique more than once.

And the Rebirth Figurines organization, the armor worn by their saints also resembles jade burial suits.

Tang Yushang said, "He is different from you. The jade light on his body is very dull, and the gold threads are fixedly wrapped around his body, unlike yours which is constantly moving and seems to have a life of its own."

Qin Ming nodded. He was also observing and studying it carefully. Because he had mastered this wonderful method, he could see it more clearly and thoroughly.

Although the other party is a celestial being, ... he only grasped the form, which is imitation, not the essence. This does not seem like he has completely mastered it.

Qin Ming even felt that this was "sculpted" by an unparalleled master using powerful rules.

The more he looked, the more he frowned. Those golden threads were the power of order, immortal chains solidified there by peerless experts, imitating the longevity qualities of the jade burial suit.

Qin Ming felt a heavy weight in his heart; clearly, someone from one of the three supreme factions had come into contact with that wondrous technique.

However, judging from this, those people have only grasped the superficial aspects and have not seen the fundamental essence of the teachings.

Is it the Divine Society, the Strange Insect Alliance, or the Rebirth Puppet Organization that has come into contact with people who practice this technique?

Qin Ming scanned the area and concluded that it was likely related to the terracotta figurines used for the deceased.

Because their belief in longevity, and their armor similar to jade burial suits, all indirectly suggest something.

Amidst the blood-soaked mud, a group of experts, unconcerned by the mud, knelt there in worship. Many trembled, their heads unable to lift after touching the ground.

The main reason is that the wisps of pressure emanating from the creature in the eighth ice coffin were too terrifying, making even grandmasters tremble and involuntarily want to worship.

And this was only because the coffin contained interwoven array patterns that sealed off the celestial immortal's energy. Otherwise, those present probably wouldn't have been able to withstand that dissipating power. Even if they didn't disintegrate on the spot and explode into a bloody mist, they would have been torn apart in body and spirit, suffering severe injuries.

Suddenly, many people felt a significant reduction in stress.

Even those who were initially timid were able to raise their heads with composure.

"This senior..."

Everyone present was very perceptive and immediately sensed the dissipation of the immortal energy, the lingering feeling of decay and exhaustion, and even the stench of decay.

Although the "dusk aura" inside the coffin was faint, it was real and everyone could sense it.

Then, people saw that the solidified jade burial suit in the coffin had faded and a large part of it had disappeared.

The white-robed saint of the Divine Society spoke in a somber voice, "The elders of the Rebirth Puppet lineage provided longevity energy, and the former president assisted with the 'Myriad Apertures Illumination Technique' to solidify it, but the effect is still not ideal?"

Many people saw that the experimental subject in the coffin was actually a mutilated body, with half a head attached to the left arm and the chest area, totaling less than a third of the entire body.

Now the golden threads have dimmed and the jade light has dissipated; he is no longer completely covered up and can see the truth.

The remaining two-thirds of its body grew blood-red outlines, forming the incomplete chest and abdomen, as well as the legs, the right arm, and the other half of the head.

However, this is only a blood-red form, far from being a true celestial being's body.

It was originally a completely dead corpse, but in the end, it was possible to rebuild its true form and even recreate its consciousness, which is quite remarkable.

However, things are completely different now. The golden jade burial suit has faded, the blood-red outlines have collapsed, and it exudes a decaying aura, making it difficult to survive for long.

"The experiment was not a complete failure. The main problem was that the environment of heaven and earth had changed and no longer supported the immortals residing in the world. Therefore, their new bodies were destined to perish and could not last long."

The saint of the Rebirth Figurine Organization spoke, wearing jade armor bound with gold thread, his face even covered by armor plates, like a terracotta figurine coming back to life.

Many people are meticulously recording everything; every detail and every piece of data is important.

"Quickly, put this senior back, otherwise even his remains will decay."

In fact, the unfathomable immortal runes on the celestial being's remains were already fading, and the terrifying pressure from before was receding like the tide.

Everyone hurriedly reburied the ice coffin in the ground.

"The situation is not very good."

"After careful study, a specialist will come to make adjustments and arrangements."

……

In the distance, Qin Ming and Tang Yushang watched quietly, deeply feeling the terrifying power of the three major factions. In their pursuit of immortality, they were even willing to obtain the remains of celestial beings for experiments.

Blood Mud Land is just one of the important areas of Changsheng Ridge; their experimental field could not possibly be limited to just this one place.

The group set off again and soon arrived at a lush area with many towering ancient trees that covered some of the low hills.

In the heart of the place, there is an old tree that is not very thick, at most three zhang tall, which looks like an old dragon winding around, with sparse leaves, growing there all alone.

However, upon closer inspection, one will find that this tree is terrifying. Its roots spread in all directions, penetrating every large tree in the entire area.

Even though all the giant trees provided it with life-giving nutrients, it remained half-dead and looked sickly.

Qin Ming opened his newfound eyes and saw from a great distance that there were faces on the sick tree, some blurry and some lifelike.

The man, who was formed from a moon worm, said, "The condition of the Suxu Tree is not very good. The predecessors that were sent here in the past all went through very painful struggles while being nurtured in the tree."

The saints of the Godlike Society sighed, "Pure Yang consciousness is silent, and the spirit decays; in the end, it cannot escape the fate of returning to nothingness."

This is yet another experiment in immortality.

From a distance, Tang Yushang overheard their conversation, pondered carefully, and finally recalled the record about the "Suxu Tree" that she had found in Taixu.

This is a very terrifying strange tree, comparable to, or even more evil than, the Reincarnation Black Lotus of the Great Thunder Temple.

The beings that wander into the Tree of Desolation will suffer immense pain and torment, as if they are wandering in hell. But if they survive, it is as if they have crossed the line between life and death and can extend their lives for another lifetime.

However, very few people manage to survive.

The three supreme factions do not desire individual success, but rather a thorough understanding of the Suxu Tree, seeking a true path to safely navigate life and death.

Unfortunately, the Tree of Desolation is too terrifying, so evil that it leaves people helpless.

In any given era, a maximum of three Suxu Trees can coexist. Perhaps due to the fate inherent in their nature, people have never witnessed the extraordinary sight of four trees coexisting in the world throughout history.

Of the three supreme factions, it would be quite good to control even one of them.

"This time, it's almost all failed!" sighed the saint of the Rebirth Puppet.

If successful, the face will no longer appear on the tree trunk, but instead a Suxu Fruit will be formed, in which the newly reborn consciousness will reside.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang followed them from a distance the whole time, showing them one experimental site after another.

In total, the three major camps conducted a total of eight experiments on longevity.

Tang Yushang's expression was solemn as she said, "The Divine Alliance, the Reincarnation Figurines, and the Strange Insect Alliance are not just fighting for this one lifetime, but hoping that their presence will remain in the world for many great eras to come." In these experimental fields, they witnessed the remains of celestial beings, the resurrected bodies of peerless strange insects, and the regulated spiritual fields of ancient people…

Each path and method demonstrates the dedication of the three supreme factions and the vast amount of rare resources they have consumed.

Ordinary organizations are simply not qualified to get involved in this field.

For example, how could that patch of blood-soaked mud possess such abundant vitality and nourish the body within the ice coffin? The truth is bloody: the vibrant life force never arises from nothing; it naturally originates from other life forms.

If you look closely, even the rain of light that falls here is accompanied by slaughter.

Even if we try to make it sound more sacred, it still detracts from the essence of the earth's veins and the vitality of the endless forests in the distance.

"A super magic array is transforming life force..."

They couldn't go any further down the line, otherwise Qin Ming and Tang Yushang would feel very uncomfortable.

What alarmed Qin Ming and Tang Yushang the most was that this experimental field was only a rough version of a test site, imitating a more prestigious place of immortality, and they were now exploring a feasible path here first.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang were deeply shocked when they learned the truth.

Another supreme experimental field, once activated, will require massive amounts of resources, with all sorts of rare and precious materials being poured in without regard to cost.

Therefore, even the three supreme factions dare not easily activate that place.

Nowadays, the former president of the Godlike Society and the Insect Emperor of the Strange Insect Alliance are not in good condition, which is why they have begun to accelerate the process and seem to be trying to activate the Land of Immortality.

The so-called Supreme Land of Immortality is located near the headquarters of the Rebirth Figurine Organization.

Undoubtedly, many longevity techniques are provided by the organization "Wang Sheng Yong".

This organization is too mysterious and too bloody. Its ultimate origin is the ancient terracotta warrior pit at its headquarters, which has been submerged by the dust of time and whose age cannot be verified.

"Even that Longevity Token is imitating an old object from the Supreme Longevity Experimentation Site?"

Qin Ming felt that there might be some things involved that even these core saints didn't know, making the situation seem shrouded in mystery.

Tang Yushang said, "The God-like Society, the Rebirth Figurine, and the Strange Insect Alliance have grand ambitions. In particular, that old chairman and the Insect Emperor don't have much time left. They might go crazy in the end, and who knows what they might do. We must make sure they don't succeed in extending their lives."

As for immortality? She didn't believe anyone could achieve it.

Qin Ming said, "It's not over yet. Is there a ninth experimental field?"

The two noticed a group of people heading towards the next area, all discussing something with serious expressions, seemingly concerning their own fate.

"Everyone, it's time to get involved. The Ninth Experimental Field, though called the place for experiments on immortality, is actually a place to create opportunities for us all. In the end, it will give each of us a powerful battle body!"

"These are all peerless geniuses who were already famous five hundred years ago. There are people from hostile forces as well as our own ancestors. Now, after hundreds of years of recuperation, their death aura has been completely gone, and their physical bodies have been reborn. However, they have no consciousness and have left it to us as their incarnations."

"Even some of the former saints and core disciples, when faced with such an opportunity, directly abandoned their original physical bodies and instead used wondrous methods to merge with the flawless divine embryo of this place, ultimately becoming extremely powerful and becoming the highest level in our respective camps."

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang were quite surprised to hear their increasingly excited conversation from a distance.

Regardless, even if the three supreme factions did not discover the path to immortality, they still achieved many remarkable accomplishments in the process.

Just based on what they're talking about right now, that alone is quite remarkable.

Historically, some extraordinary geniuses and sages who died have been resurrected by them, their physical bodies freed from the calamities of death, becoming lifelike and able to serve as flawless spiritual bodies for future generations.

This field is no small matter.

If this continues, perhaps there will be even greater breakthroughs.

The Ninth Experimental Site was excavated and turned out to be a pit of human figures, which involved the core secrets of the Rebirth Figurine organization.

There, the air was filled with shimmering light and mist. After the outer shells of some human figures were peeled off, they revealed lifelike and vibrant bodies, ranging from insects to humans, and even beasts and birds.

Outside Changsheng Ridge, some grandmasters looked out from the air and saw the ninth experimental field glowing, with a rain of light soaring into the sky, filling the heavens.

Some felt envious, others felt wistful, and their emotions were complex.

Some people are in awe and fearful, and don't want to get involved.

Some even showed pity, quietly watching the light of ascension emanating from the ninth experimental field of Changsheng Ridge.

A grandmaster said, "Everyone has their own destiny. It's not certain who will have the last laugh, so let's just observe quietly."

Others shook their heads and said, "We are too old to see the results; it will take at least several decades or even a hundred years to verify them."

"Wrong, the fastest people saw results in three years."

"Who?"

A grandmaster of the Godlike Society said, "Naturally, it's our old president. Do you think his background is simple? He has already successfully lived a life in reverse from the distant past."

Without a doubt, they all belong to the most direct line of the line, and some of them are descendants of the Insect Emperor and the old chairman, otherwise they would never have known such a secret.

Deep within the Longevity Ridge, there is a group of young core disciples, among whom are at least nine saints, all of whom have been carefully selected and each possess extraordinary abilities.

"From this day forward, we will both go a step further, and even if we participate in the grand melee between the supreme civilizations, we will be able to fight our way out."

"What I see before me is a flawless innate Dao body!"

This is the result of five hundred years of cultivation, allowing the body of a once-peerless genius to be reborn in a special place, further optimized and surpassing the past.

"Even if a body with perfect stats is cultivated here, it's not surprising. It all depends on our luck after we're both adapted."

These people looked at each other, all full of fighting spirit.

“Before that, let’s clear the weeds and clean up the whole area,” Moon Worm said.

The saints of the Rebirth Puppet Organization immediately took out the Longevity Token, activated it, and then the entire area was filled with blood mist, and a terrifying killing aura soared into the sky.

In an instant, all sorts of textures intertwined across the entire world.

"what……"

In the abyss, on the mountain ridges, and within the rainforest, screams rose and fell, turning this place into a blood-red world.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang were immediately horrified and had no choice but to take out their special weapons.

In an instant, liquid armor enveloped the two of them, protecting them within.

"Today is terrible. We are forced to revive. In this kind of place, we will be lost." The five-colored treasure fragment trembled slightly, as it was restrained here.

The jade mirror didn't say anything, but its unease spoke volumes.

Qin Ming took out a yellow silk umbrella and used it to shield himself and Tang Yushang.

"Little girl, are you alright?" The five-colored treasure fragments were shocked.

"Not bad, just enough to protect myself!" Huang Luo replied.

"Bull...nose!" The five-colored treasure fragment exclaimed in a trembling voice.

"I'll beat you to death!" Huang Luo said, displeased.

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang exchanged glances. Knowing that the liquid armor wouldn't last much longer, they made the same choice without prior agreement: to charge towards the saints.

"What's that?" A group of people noticed something unusual. There were actually two rather powerful survivors who had escaped the net and were so close to them.

"Expand the array source!" shouted the saint from the Rebirth Puppet Organization who held the longevity tablet, and asked others for help to further activate the jade tablet in his hand.

"kill!"

Qin Ming and Tang Yushang, clad in liquid armor, had already communicated with the special weapon and were determined to hold on no matter what, and knock the jade tablet away.

(End of this chapter)