Night without Borders

Chapter 575 The Scandal of Yi Jian's Identity Being Revealed

In the hall, the crystal chandelier reflected a dazzling glow, filling the room with shimmering light that illuminated everyone's expressions with exquisite detail, revealing even the subtlest emotions in their eyes and brows.

Tang Yushang stood in the lamplight, her graceful figure ethereal, her jade-like face serene and aloof, as if a celestial being had descended to earth.

She appears aloof and ethereal in public, seemingly unlike anyone in the mortal world.

Tang Yushang, with her keen senses, noticed that the scene had suddenly become quiet.

Moreover, all eyes were on her.

Tang Yushang saw shock on Cheng Sheng's face. He seemed to find it hard to believe and stared at her in astonishment.

Even though it was Lord Pei, who had recently become more detached and had given up many worldly desires, he suddenly looked up and stared at her with a rather strange expression.

Yao Ruoxian's slender hand holding the stemmed crystal glass was gripping tightly with her knuckles. She was very shocked, her expression was very complicated, and she stared at her blankly.

Bai Meng was... rubbing his face!
That seems to be him covering his face, trying to hide his embarrassment.

Bai Meng burys his head in the sand, acting coy and embarrassed for his sister, but he doesn't say anything.

Some of the surrounding waiters also showed expressions of shock, quietly observing Tang Yushang.

Furthermore, Pei Gong, Yao Ruoxian, and the others then looked at Qin Ming with complicated expressions, as if they wanted to say something but couldn't bring themselves to say it.

They wondered what Tang Yushang and Qin Ming had gone through during the time they disappeared.
That's Tang Yushang, a descendant of the Jade Capital's ruler, the usually dignified, elegant, and aloof celestial maiden... and now she's actually...

Suddenly, the scene fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Experienced people know that the worst thing about this kind of occasion is silence.

Tang Yushang's identity meant she would frequently attend such gatherings, and she immediately realized something was wrong.

Every detail from moments before flashed through her mind like a replay, and her aloof and elegant demeanor instantly crumbled.

What had she just done? Tang Yushang wanted to break through the void and immediately fly away.

It was so shameful that she staggered, blood streaming down her face. This was truly the most unforgettable experience of her life. Her crystalline toes tensed, almost tearing through her shoes and cracking the ground.

Right now, she wished she could ascend to heaven and escape the mortal world in an instant, leaving this place behind.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, but everyone present had already gone through a hundred and twenty thoughts, with various guesses and doubts flashing through their minds like dense streaks of light.

Qin Ming's lips curved into a wider smile; he wanted to laugh, but he had to hold it in, which was quite uncomfortable.

He never expected to actually witness this scene.

In this situation, he absolutely cannot undermine them, otherwise they might become his lifelong enemy.

With great willpower and determination, Qin Ming suppressed the smile on his lips and said with a serious face, "This is most likely 'Alien Reaction Syndrome'. You don't know, we faced death nine times out of ten in another world. In order to escape, we had to change our identities and integrate into the alien race."

As he spoke, he calmly took out a rough bull horn and showed it to the people present, saying that he had once been forced to transform into a bull demon, and he even calmly mooed.

Yao Ruoxian helped ease the awkwardness, saying, "So, Fairy Tang also once transformed into Cat Feather Robe? Exploring in foreign lands is truly not easy."

"I see." Pei Gong also tried to smooth things over. Although his mind was clear and tranquil, he was by no means detached from worldly affairs, and his understanding of human relationships had not deteriorated.

Cheng Sheng raised his glass and said, "Those who survive a great calamity are sure to have good fortune in the future."

……

Tang Yushang also raised her glass with composure, but her toes were still fiddling with the embroidered shoes made of crystal silk, while she really wanted to beat Bai Meng up.

Because she felt that this guy was usually very gossipy, but he would shut up when it mattered most, and when she needed him to speak, he really wouldn't say anything.

In particular, after she returned, it wasn't just that one mistake; there had been similar incidents before, and Bai Meng had actually kept quiet about it without reminding her.

This big mouth's "secrecy" has been used in the wrong way.

Not long after, Tang Yushang could no longer bear it and beat Bai Meng up in a secluded spot in the back garden, otherwise she would not be able to vent her anger.

In fact, every beating Bai Meng received was justified; every single one of them was justified.

Bai Meng, with a bruised and swollen face, approached Qin Ming and said, "Brother Ming, this is a gift from our ancestor."

Furthermore, he instructed that the inspection should be conducted in a secluded place.

Qin Ming couldn't resist running to the back garden, opening the jade box, and examining the talisman engraved on the mythical beast's skin. Then, he saw a grumpy old man pop out.

It's actually a silver-haired earth immortal... bro!

Immediately, Qin Ming was given a sound beating and was completely overpowered. He couldn't fight back at all and was no match for the opponent.

With a snap, Qin Ming quickly closed the jade box, and the animal skin talisman automatically extinguished.

Then, Bai Meng was beaten up again.

He felt wronged, having been attacked twice in the same garden.

"Brother Ming, it's a misunderstanding. I didn't know it was like this. I just vaguely sensed that the Ancestor was very dissatisfied. You call his Daoist partner 'sister' and want to call him 'brother'..."

"You knew all this, why didn't you say so beforehand? So I could have been prepared!" Qin Ming stood in front of the plum tree in the wind and snow, looking at the proudly blooming buds. He took a deep breath, quickly reduced the swelling, and recovered.

In the hall, after Qin Ming returned, his acquaintances all looked at him with concern and cautiously mentioned the rumors that he was known as "One Sword".

This is by no means a simple evil trend; if one is not careful, it could lead to trouble.

Pei Gongdao said, "His intentions are malicious; he has put Brother Qin in the eye of the storm."

Whether this matter is true or false, bringing it up now and pushing Qin Ming out will inevitably cause quite a stir, and may even lead to a bloody tragedy.

This will undoubtedly make Qin Ming scrutinized by all parties, with all eyes focused on him.

Those radicals and those who have grudges against him may take action as a result, posing a serious threat to his personal safety.

Since we are enemies, and we know that our opponent has unlimited potential, how could we let him grow? We must block his path ahead as soon as possible.

Yao Ruoxian stood gracefully, put down the jade cup brimming with fine wine, and said with a solemn expression, "In the capital of the Great Yu Dynasty, such discussions are so loud that they cannot be suppressed at all."

This is not a good thing. A person with ulterior motives casually shoots an arrow, and it brings about such a turbulent and dramatic situation.

Some people did have doubts and connected Qin Ming with Yi Jian.

Without needing to think too much, this matter has already spread to various places, and many people are talking about it.

For Qin Ming, this was not an opportunity to make a name for himself, but rather a potential life-or-death crisis.

Tang Yushang's ability to regulate her emotions was top-notch. She returned to her otherworldly demeanor and said seriously, "When someone maliciously says that you are strong, you'd better be stronger than they imagine."

Qin Ming nodded. Breaking through the barrier and becoming a grandmaster had long been the most important thing in his mind.

Cheng Sheng said, "It's quite troublesome. The people in the shadows are shooting targets in the air. This is to guide others and will attract all kinds of stray arrows. Their intentions are indeed very malicious."

Everyone was very concerned and asked Qin Ming about his experiences at Black and White Mountain.

In fact, Qin Ming also wanted to learn about their method of gathering and dispersing without form. That person simply descended as a wisp of smoke, made a simple test, and then disappeared into thin air.

Yao Ruoxian said, "This shows that he is very wary of Black and White Mountain, afraid of dogs... and worried about the Beast God's pursuit."

The Dog Sword Immortal is now very famous, and the Fourth Princess of Dayu hurriedly changed her mind before she could even finish her sentence.

Tang Yushang frowned slightly and said, "Without a doubt, his use of the so-called treasure mirror to shine on Qin Ming was just for show. He didn't need any results; just making this gesture was enough. He used it to stir up trouble and create a disturbance."

Qin Ming naturally understood that if someone wanted to cause trouble, even reflecting a mirror onto a rock would be enough of a reason; there was no need for them to actually be there. He guessed this was just a show for others, and there might have been bystanders in the distance at the time.

Qin Ming said, "I'm quite interested in his methods. Has anyone here studied them?"

The main reason is that he has three physical bodies, all of which are Dao bodies or divine embryos. He doesn't feel bad about using them, but if he were to take over them with his consciousness and be intercepted and killed, the loss of his spirit would be a great price to pay.

However, if one uses a wisp of "smoke and mist" that is not connected to the main body to drive it, then it is truly free from cause and effect.

Afterwards, those present began to discuss the ingenious methods in this field.

Pei Gong came from the Immortal Path, Cheng Sheng from the Esoteric Sect, and Yao Ruoxian from the Great Yu Dynasty; naturally, they had access to a great many classic texts.

Tang Yushang, needless to say, comes from Taixu and is a descendant of the Lord of Yujing. The secret techniques she has studied are even more astonishing.

Soon, Qin Ming set off, and he could even use his existing scriptures, such as the six-page jade book—the Subduing Heart Sutra, to temporarily create a clone.

However, this was, after all, his own mental strength, and he was unwilling to waste it easily.

He combined the Immortal Path Techniques, Esoteric Buddhist Arts, Imperial Treasury Records, and Taixu Classics to create a similar shadow that is untainted by cause and effect, possessing considerable combat power and the ability to remain in the world for a short period.

Finally, the topic returned to the issue itself.

Everyone present was a friend or acquaintance, and they were all worried that something might happen to Qin Ming. They all invited him to hide in their ancestral temple.

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "It's alright, Black and White Mountain is the territory of the Beast God."

If there is danger even in Shuangshu Village, then the entire Yezhou is unsafe. Perhaps he should leave for distant lands and wander in foreign countries.

For a moment, he thought of Li Qingyue and Jiang Ran. How were they doing? They should have found the Xuan Nu Dao Temple and the Ba Jing Palace by now, right? He wondered if they could adapt.

Pei Gongdao said, "Back then at Yinhan Gorge, Yijian even helped Brother Qin kill the Earth Bull Master. You two have a good relationship, so you should find him as soon as possible and ask him to help dispel the rumors."

Bai Meng thought to himself, "How do we find him? They're all the same person. Unless we can make Brother Ming transform into the Three Pure Ones with one breath, and all his identities will stand up at the same time."

Yao Ruoxian shook her head and said, "This is not something that needs to be explained. That person deliberately provoked the crisis, and there must be other despicable means involved."

Everyone present knew very well that at this moment, without any evidence, suddenly lifting the lid was absolutely malicious, intended to "raise a flag" for Qin Ming and attract bloodshed and fire.

This method is indeed effective.

Even now, Yao Ruoxian, Pei Gong, and Cheng Sheng are starting to have some doubts. Could it be that Yi Jian really is Qin Ming?
They quickly shook their heads. This didn't make sense. How long had he been cultivating? How could he have killed a Grandmaster? It was too terrifying.

This caused an uproar and a huge uproar.

Is Qin Ming the One Sword? This question is being hotly debated and has quickly become a focal point of discussion.

"How vicious!" Upon hearing the news, Yu Gengsheng at Shanhe Academy was filled with rage and suddenly sat up from his sickbed.

Cui Chongxiao, who had just finished practicing the extraordinary skill of creating an external avatar, had a gloomy expression. Recently, he had some of his skills broken and found it difficult to maintain a calm state of mind. Now, he kept muttering to himself, emphasizing, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Of course, this is not entirely a disaster.

The old masters of Xinsheng Road were all united in their hatred of the enemy and wished they could form a Qin-protecting alliance to deal with the crisis.

Reactions varied, but overall, people were surprised when they first heard the news.

The news reached the heavens.

Within the Huang family, some were surprised, but then took it seriously. If Qin Ming were to strike with a single sword, it would be equivalent to the most core Saint level, making him absolutely worth the direct involvement of the eldest daughter in winning him over.

"If true, he will be on par with Qian Cheng, Yin Tian, ​​and Wei Shouzhen, destined for a glorious life!"

Clearly, some people now place greater importance on Qin Ming.

The Lu family, where Celestial Venerable Lu Heng resides, has had its eldest daughter, Lu Jingli, repeatedly questioned by the clan elders about why she did not contact Qin Ming at the last grand gathering.
Lu Jingli was lost in thought. That young man from the lower realm, the rising star of Black and White Mountain, could he be Yi Jian?
"Impossible, the two are far too different," she muttered to herself.

The Lu family had naturally investigated Qin Ming and knew that his cultivation focused primarily on the path of rebirth, with the path of immortality as a secondary focus. It was absolutely impossible for him to reach the Grandmaster level in just a few years.

Under pressure from the clan elders, Lu Jingli pondered for a moment and then wrote a letter, sending a high-grade Flowing Light Bird to deliver the message, inviting Qin Ming to have tea.

Nowadays, there is close and unimpeded communication between the sky and the ground. Qin Ming received the letter that same day. After a slight pause, he replied directly, politely declining the letter.

Lu Jingli's maid was dissatisfied and said, "He used cultivation as an excuse, but he is currently in Chongxiao City, the capital of the Great Yu Dynasty, and has not gone into seclusion."

These things were none of Qin Ming's business; he had no interest in having tea with the noble ladies in the heavens.

Lu Jingli was lost in thought, her feelings complicated. The eldest daughter of the Lu family had taken the initiative to invite her, but the other party had directly refused.

Bai Meng asked, "Brother Ming, what are your plans next? Are you going to do big business in the outer regions again? Take me with you next time. Actually, I'll also... Meow!"

He already knew that his sister had received 600,000 gold coins for just accompanying him on one trip, so he privately and eagerly inquired about it with Qin Ming.

Immediately, he felt a chill run down his spine. Was the snow and wind in the back garden of the princess's residence really that heavy?
Bai Meng mechanically turned around and saw Tang Yushang approaching silently with an icy expression. Then, he was beaten again.

In fact, the others also wanted to ask Qin Ming about his next plans.

Qin Ming replied, "Since everyone has cornered me, I'll naturally try my best to break through!"

Above the nine heavens, the celestial city is dazzling, and even the vast night sky is transformed into a vast, luminous zone because of it.

At this moment, two renowned figures in the realm of grandmasters were drinking wine on the thirty-third floor of a magnificent building, gazing at the boundless sea of ​​night mist.

Grandmaster Xie Muze of Star Mountain took a sip of wine and said, "What a surprise. That kid on the ground might be Yi Jian. What do you think?"

Xie Muze once recruited Qin Ming for Star Mountain in Sky City, but the conditions were quite harsh. He was very domineering, and it was almost as if he wouldn't even make Qin Ming sign a contract of servitude.

After Qin Ming firmly refused, Xie Muze coldly remarked that Qin Ming was an adult and should be responsible for his words, actions, and choices.

Beside him, Cheng Xian gently swirled the amber-like wine in the luminous glass, causing it to ripple with layers of spiritual light, and replied, "That's good. Spread the word more, praise Qin Ming's amazing talent, and let's see if he can live up to the halo and glory that the sword brings him."

In the past, he descended to the earth, drank tea, splashed ink and painted, and spread a rumor that there was a supreme divine land in Chixia City, which caused Meng Xinghai to be "rooted" in the consciousness of the Three-Eyed God, and to be reborn in another body, almost falling into a deadly situation.

Moreover, although Cheng Xian himself did not show up, he caused trouble for Qin Ming through gray organizations such as Changshengju and Jingshizhai, trying to block his path to heaven.

At that time, Cheng Xian had some doubts about Qin Ming's identity.

Xie Muze turned his head to look at him and said, "You really go to great lengths for the person behind you."

The old monsters are all lying low now, and the Grandmasters are the high-end combat force on the surface. These two are both Grandmasters who were once extremely powerful and are famous.

Cheng Xian looked quite refined and smiled faintly, "To be honest, I've really started to have some doubts. I used to think he was Taiyi, but now that someone has reminded me like this, I'm starting to mistakenly believe he is Yijian."

Xie Muze, with a full head of silver hair and a sprightly demeanor, asked, "Do you perhaps also want to get involved?"

Cheng Xian shook his head and said, "We have no need to get ourselves tainted."

After a slight pause, he smiled again and said, "However, since someone has shot the first arrow, we can just follow suit. We don't need to expend any energy; a few more words of praise won't cost us anything. It's just a matter of opening our mouths, and naturally, arrows from all directions will fly toward the target."

Xie Muze said, "Opening one's mouth can also kill people, especially with the influence of a celebrity. Many people will inevitably think that he is a sword, and those who are hostile to him may not be able to resist killing him in advance."

Cheng Xian shook his head and said, "What does it have to do with me? I'm praising him."

Xie Muze nodded and said, "Yeah, just watch the bloodshed and have fun. Let others cheer and participate. It's actually quite good. Push them when it matters."

Then he frowned and said, "I hope we don't actually force out a supreme master."

Cheng Xian scoffed, saying, "In this era, with the current environment and the Daoist energy so intensely surging, I would believe it if a peerless grandmaster were to emerge. Supreme? You're overthinking it. Besides, Yi Jian isn't that kid at all; Taiyi might be more likely, but his cultivation level isn't high enough."

Xie Muze nodded and said, "Yes, I think so too. To put it another way, even if he is only a swordsman, it would be extremely difficult for him to become a supreme master."

At this moment, Qin Ming was using the pure land of the Great Yu royal family, smelling the priceless "Tranquility Incense," and his mind was clear. He was asking himself, asking his heart, whether he was ready to step into the realm of the Grandmaster.
(End of this chapter)