Six Emperors

Countless people wailed that night, because betting on the "wrong" people could lead to bankruptcy.

Many people never expected that Cui Chongxuan, who possessed the legendary Six Royal Force, would be defeated by an unknown youth.

At least, that's what the major betting companies in the distance initially thought, because their information was far less up-to-date than what was available in Luofu Mountain.

"Who is Li Ye? He has incurred my wrath so greatly that I'm almost bankrupt!"

Qin Ming, as Li Qingyue's "cousin," used the alias Li Ye and is now quite famous in the Night Mist World... among many gamblers.

"Cui Chongxuan, did you practice your Six Imperial Heart Sutra for nothing? You actually suffered a crushing defeat, causing me heavy losses. I'll rub my hands together..."

Zhou Chengru's defeat to Li Qingyue was expected by many. However, Cui Chongxuan's loss to Li Ye was truly hard to accept.

After all, he had the support of the Millennium Aristocratic Family, the legendary Six Royal Force, and his own unparalleled talent; there was no reason for him to lose.

Many of those who lost their tempers naturally revealed their true colors, continuing to hurl profanities throughout the night.

Outside the Luofu Immortal Mountain Ruins, the Cui Household family members looked grim, never expecting that the person they supported would be the first to be eliminated.

It was rumored earlier that the various sects outside the Daoist community had reached a tacit agreement, disapproving of Li Qingxu's domineering and protective teacher, and were preparing to eliminate him first within the rules. As a result, although his situation was precarious, he was not eliminated yet.

The official gazettes of the government would not report these things, but the Night Report initiated by non-governmental organizations undoubtedly had breaking news and new material, and began to report on them extensively.

For a time, many people were discussing it, believing that Li Qingyue would obtain Near Immortal Object.

Her cousin, Li Ye, might be able to accompany her to the end and display extraordinary talent in Luofu Mountain.

Qin Ming silently digested the fragmented Six Imperial Heart Sutra, attempting to resonate with the emotions of those nearby. However, the effect was far from ideal because there were too many "impurities," and the emotions related to the sutra were extremely fragmented.

"The legendary Six Royal Force — Cui Chongxuan only mastered the Bright Imperial Force. In the initial stages of New Life, one needs to master two more Controlling Forces to be considered truly successful."

Qin Ming compared the Heavenly Light Force and the Six Royal Force, which were fused together in the Silk Scripture. Although he defeated Cui Chongxuan, it was mainly because his opponent had not yet finished his work.

He reminded himself not to get carried away, because the Heavenly Light Force he had just integrated and unified was definitely not as good as the true Six Royal Force, Tathagata Force, and Jade Clarity Force in its New Life stage.

"I still need to continue practicing other Heavenly Light Force, and ideally, I should be able to integrate them with Extraordinary Art to ensure that I can suppress the two types of defensive forces during my New Life stages. That way, I won't be afraid of the legendary force techniques."

Li Qingyue approached, her demeanor elegant and refined. She looked at the two men and one woman who had followed her and said, "You are all injured. Now go back. You've had a long journey!"

The three Golden Armor Guard opened their mouths as if to say something, but in the end they just nodded and left, because they knew that the battle that was about to begin might be even more intense, and even bloody.

This competition among the Core Disciple, besides vying for Near Immortal Object, is probably also about vying for a certain ranking and status, which is related to the resources they will acquire in the future.

Qin Ming spoke up, "Cui Chonghe almost managed to deceive everyone. If he hadn't encountered your Spirit Eyes, he might have been the ultimate winner."

Li Qingyue nodded. With Cui Chonghe's amazing strength, if he could continue his disguise, he would most likely be able to intercept the legendary item in the end.

The two set off, and after passing the fiery red lake, the area ahead grew darker. The Fire Spring diminished, and the sky became pitch black, so dark that one could hardly see their own hand in front of their face.

They proceeded cautiously, remaining on guard in secret.

"Is this really Spirit Cave? It's such a big place." When Qin Ming first heard Meng Xinghai mention Spirit Cave, he thought it was a cave entrance similar to a well.

Li Qingyue said, "Back then, some powerful figures from Beyond the Mundane wanted to elevate Luofu Immortal Mountain from a top-tier Blessed Land to the legendary Grotto-Heaven level. Unfortunately, they failed, turning this place into scorched earth. A thousand years have passed, and it is only now that it is gradually reviving."

Qin Ming was utterly speechless. The so-called Spirit Cave turned out to be a failed Grotto-Heaven!

"Where is that place where the Worldly Heavenly Light is so intense and violent? How far away is it?" Qin Ming was full of anticipation. Not only did he want to help his best friend retrieve the Near Immortal Object, but he also wanted to bathe in the Worldly Heavenly Light and be New Life.

Unfortunately, he hadn't practiced any special techniques or Extraordinary Art skills beforehand; otherwise, the effect of integrating and enhancing his abilities in the Worldly Heavenly Light would have been extremely powerful.

He was studying the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, but it was a pity that it was all fragmented text. He wanted to try to extract some amazing content.

Li Qingyue said, "Although the Luofu Immortal Mountain Ruins are large, they are not too far from there. Let's be cautious. I feel it's too quiet, and I haven't seen many Beyond-Mundane Disciples."

The pitch-black land is barren, once pierced by the Worldly Heavenly Light, yet devoid of the nourishment of Fire Spring; even now, a violent aura still slowly flows here.

As they passed through the darkness, light gradually appeared ahead, and they were approaching an area with Fire Spring.

The vegetation here is lush and abundant, and small Fire Spring flow on many mountain peaks, resembling meandering lava when viewed from afar.

Some of the giant mountains even have Fire Spring waterfalls cascading down, which are exceptionally spectacular and dazzling, like an inverted galaxy, illuminating the entire area.

Li Qingyue's face lit up with joy, and she said, "This land has indeed been revived. Our lineage's Ancestor once made arrangements here. I wonder how it is now."

"We'll come back here to look for it later." She felt it was a pity; time was of the essence, and they couldn't linger here, lest Near Immortal Object get there first.

Qin Ming gripped his Great Spear, remaining vigilant at all times.

Then they stepped into a woodland shrouded in white mist, filled with snow-white bamboo, its roots and leaves as white as jade.

The fog here is very thick, making it somewhat hazy, as if we are near Immortal Dao Field.

"You should turn back right away!" Li Qingyue suddenly whispered.

Furthermore, for the first time, she used her own weapon, drawing a short sword that shimmered with five-colored light, while a wooden shield that emitted a crystalline luster floated in front of her.

Qin Ming realized something was wrong, but he hadn't yet discovered anything.

Li Qingyue is a Major Realm higher than him, so she must have some awareness.

Qin Ming calmed his mind and finally sensed something. It was as if a large number of terrifying beasts were approaching from all directions, gradually giving him a suffocating feeling.

During this process, Li Qingyue led him back along the original route.

"I already said, Junior Sister Li has such keen senses, there's no way she could wait until she enters the ideal zone." Someone spoke up, cutting off their path.

"Fortunately, we have enough people, and we've made preparations along the way. Yes, the people ahead have received the message and are all on their way."

Luo Qingge and Jiang Shengyu, two Core Disciple, blocked their path, and several other Elite Disciple also joined in the encirclement.

Qin Ming had seen them in Luofu Immortal Town. It was Luo Qingge who first provoked Li Qingxu, Li Qingyue then swung her sword, which led to Tang Xumi, Jiang Shengyu and others following suit.

Luo Qingge, dressed in blue, with a beautiful face and a bright smile, said, "Junior Sister Li, I'm sorry, you are just too strong. Out of respect for you, we have decided to join forces to send you out."

Jiang Shengyu's expression was serious; he simply nodded, looking quite aloof.

Li Qingyue had no intention of talking to them and didn't want to waste any time. She shot out her five-colored short sword, which burst out with five colors of light and covered the woodland in front of her.

With a deafening boom, as if a giant had swung a sledgehammer, the bamboo forest was engulfed. Li Qingyue then cleaved the area in One Sword strike.

Luo Qingge and Jiang Shengyu disappeared at the same time, then reappeared not far away, activating their weapons and quickly intercepting Li Qingyue.

"I'm so sorry, Junior Sister Li!"

"I apologize for offending you, Senior Sister Li. Please see you out."

"Qing Yue, I'm truly sorry. Given the conflict over the Dao, we have no choice but to send you away, as you pose the greatest threat." The last Core Disciple to arrive was Tang Xumi.

Li Qingyue sheathed her five-colored sword and stood quietly in the bamboo forest shrouded in white mist.

Now that she's surrounded, buying time is pointless.

Qin Ming stood beside her, the Great Spear in his hand emitting a faint Heavenly Light. This was definitely going to be a bloody battle; all the fighters were top-notch.

Tang Xumi, Jiang Shengyu, Ren Yiping, Su Jingzhu, and Luo Qingge, all Core Disciple, surrounded Li Qingyue.

In addition, some Elite Disciple are scattered in all directions, while there are Golden Armor Guard further away.

"You blocked those disciples who favored me beforehand?" Li Qingyue asked.

Qin Ming felt that the path they had taken to get in was likely deliberately arranged by someone.

Li Qingyue looked at them calmly and said, "It seems that my meeting with Li Qingxu at the first opportunity was not a coincidence."

"It's just a coincidence!" Ren Yiping, Core Disciple with a faint smile, replied. Even if there was something fishy about it, no one would admit it.

Qin Ming was unfamiliar with the Beyond the Mundane, but he sensed that the competition among the Core Disciple was exceptionally fierce, with each disciple resorting to any means necessary.

Li Qingyue's extraordinary strength posed a serious threat to the other Core Disciple, and even Tang Xumi, who had feelings for her, chose to attack her at a crucial moment.

For Core Disciple like him, any favors or stunning beauty could be temporarily set aside; nothing was more important than his own Near-Immortal.

Li Qingyue spoke up, "Let my cousin leave first; he is not Beyond the Mundane People."

Qin Ming's heart skipped a beat. Were these Core Disciple going to kill Li Qingyue? He circulated his Heavenly Light Force and gripped the Overlord Spear tightly.

Ren Yiping and Su Jingzhu wanted to say something, but Tang Xumi spoke first, saying, "Alright, Brother Li, this is a decisive battle among our Beyond-Mundane Core Disciples. Don't get involved. Although you let the bird run me around for over a hundred miles, which made me very angry, what can I do when we've become acquainted?"

"You should leave first," Li Qingyue said, seemingly sensing Qin Ming's worry. She secretly transmitted her voice using Secret Method: "I can protect myself!"

Qin Ming took a deep breath. He had only embarked on the New Life Path a few months ago, and was already a Major Realm below the Core Disciple.

He was somewhat annoyed with himself for not being able to help here.

He said nothing, holding his long spear, and strode away into the distance.

In an instant, colorful clouds erupted within the pristine white bamboo forest, Immortal Mist surged, divine light raged, and the power of consciousness expanded, seemingly distorting space itself.

The bamboo forest was shattered, and the six Core Disciple engaged in a decisive battle, showing no mercy and exerting all their strength.

Qin Ming had not gone far from the bamboo forest when he was stopped by a group of people, all of whom were Golden Armor Guard. Clearly, Tang Xumi's words had no effect.

He looked back but could no longer see Li Qingyue. However, he could sense a huge commotion deep in the bamboo forest, as the Five Core Disciples were besieging her alone.

"You want to take me down too?" he asked in Great Spear voice, gripping his spear.

"Yes!" someone answered, uttering only a single word.

"Do you still intend to kill me?" Qin Ming frowned, worried about Li Qingyue.

None of the Golden Armor Guard present responded.

Qin Ming pushed himself to his strongest state, as if a raging fire was burning within his chest. In an instant, he charged out, his Great Spear flashing like lightning.

With a bang, the person who had simply uttered a "yes" to him was sent flying backward.

Before the man could even land, Qin Ming caught up, his spear flashing coldly as it pierced one of his hands, then plunged into the golden armor through the severed hand.

In an instant, the Golden Armor Guard screamed as his entire arm exploded, a strange, Heavenly Light Force surging from his arm and rushing into his internal organs.

Puff!

He exploded inside his armor.

Qin Ming, wielding his Great Spear, flicked it slightly, sending the golden armor flying. It crashed into the rocks, staining the area with blood.

With a loud bang, the ground not far away shattered, and a person who had practiced a special technique emerged from his body, carrying a terrifying Heavenly Light, and was half a meter tall, as if he had teleported to the front.

Qin Ming wielded the Overlord Spear with both hands and slashed forward, but was blocked by two other people who rushed over with their weapons.

With a bang, Qin Ming collided with the charging man with one hand, letting out a muffled groan. The tall, muscular young man, more than half a meter tall and radiant with Heavenly Light, was very strong, possessing a unique style of force.

Although Qin Ming's Qi and Blood was churning, his hands did not stop, striking repeatedly and colliding with the man's fist more than ten times.

With a soft "poof," the tall young man's fist shattered. He screamed and tried to back away, only to find that his entire arm was exploding. Terrifying Heavenly Light spread out, tearing his internal organs apart.

"Kill!" Qin Ming shouted.

Just then, a burly young man emerged from the bamboo grove and asked, "Do you need my help?"