Expanding the Frontier Sets Nerves on Edge

Zhou Tao, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly stood up from the back of the raptor, his pupils shooting out two golden rays. This time, he was leading the team, but he had caused the other elders' Strange Medicine to be taken away, which was far too "crude".

In the pitch-black night sky, the White Peacock radiated Divine Rosy Radiance and said, "Elder Zhou, I advise you not to get agitated. Just follow the rules, as long as you don't cross the line."

Qin Ming didn't dare venture too far into the God's Fall Plain, fearing he might encounter some formidable opponents. However, he yearned for "progress" and wanted to vanquish the demons.

He knew that once he missed this place, it would be difficult to encounter another divine creature with Strange Blood. Qin Ming was very eager to continue exploring the wilderness!

Unable to expand vertically, he decided to expand horizontally by supporting those he knew.

Qin Ming inventoried the spoils of war and delivered the donkey hooves, roc claws, four-colored feathers, ivory, and Mountain Ape finger bones to Stone Fort Village overnight, as proof of his Subduing Demons.

"Young man, you single-handedly... killed all those old demons?" The old village chief was shocked. What a glorious achievement!

Everyone else was terrified when they heard this. Wave after wave of young demon hunters came, but they couldn't even handle the Old Donkey. Now, all the demons were wiped out!

Moreover, some of the old monsters weren't even on the files; they were simply killed by the young man in front of him, who was truly expanding his territory.

Qin Ming set off before Shallow Night, studying the "Arrow Scripture" even on the road. After each arrow he shot, he would quickly chase after it, managing to practice archery and travel simultaneously.

He traversed the vast forest without feeling tired, as the rich Yi Wood Essence constantly nourished his flesh and spirit.

Hu Family Village a relatively large village with many houses made of blue bricks and gray tiles. It has a population of over 600 and the village's Tier-Two Fire Spring is very bright.

After arriving in this area, Qin Ming naturally first inquired with the locals, asking them if there were any vicious demons or monsters in the vicinity.

The village chief stood under an old locust tree, beaming, and said, "Young man, you're late. Recently, a young lady, as beautiful as a fairy stepping out of a painting, helped us exorcise a demon and solve our problem."

"Look, she's here." The village chief pointed.

Zhuo Ya appeared, gracefully approaching. Dressed in black, her fair and delicate face appeared rather cold and beautiful. She was Otherworlder even stronger than Cao Wuji.

"Why are you here? Do you want me to punch you to help my cousin get revenge?" Zhuo Ya asked with a smile. She was Yu Zhuohan's cousin.

At first glance, she seemed quite aloof, but after a little getting to know her, you'd discover that her smile was as radiant as a blooming snow lotus.

Qin Ming laughed and said, "Yu Zhuohan and I became friends after a fight, and I don't believe he's that petty. I came here purely to help. Are there any old monsters around who are hard to defeat?"

Suddenly, he took off his silver bow, which was engraved with Cloud Pattern, aimed at the Iron Beak Parrot on a large willow tree not far away, and was about to release it.

"Spare me, I meant no harm! Oh God, how could I run into you here?" the Iron Beak Parrot cried pitifully. "Don't kill it!" Zhuo Ya quickly stopped him.

"What's going on?" Qin Ming asked, puzzled. For the past few days, there had been Bird Demon spying on them, but after he shot down several of them, things had finally calmed down considerably.

"It is a subordinate tamed by the White Peacock, patrolling various territories..." Zhuo Ya explained that this was a form of protection for them; if any "accident" outside the rules occurred, the White Peacock would intervene.

The Iron Beak Parrot wept bitterly, saying, "Recently, everyone in our bird world has been saying, 'Never go to the territory of the Black Peng and the Fire Kirin Lion! Nine of our bird brothers who were responsible for patrolling there have been shot to death!'"

Qin Ming was stunned. Among the Bird Demon he had shot, there were actually spies of the Six Sovereigns? "Who told you not to tell me beforehand?"

"There was absolutely no chance! Who would have thought your intuition was so sharp and your archery skills so terrifying? Later, we simply watched from afar, and no bird dared to approach you." The Iron Beak Parrot never expected that even after being rotated to a different location, it would still encounter this killer and almost lose its bird life.

The village chief of Hu Family Village was shocked. This young man had swept through the land, eliminating all the old demons in that area!

He immediately perked up, as if injected with adrenaline, and said, "Brother, there really is still a demon here that no one dares to touch. Although it hasn't crossed the line, its offspring cause bloodshed from time to time."

"What kind of demon?" Qin Ming asked.

"The White Flood Dragon from the Flood Dragon Palace," the village chief told us eagerly.

"A serpent living in a palace?" Qin Ming became interested; this must be a very significant anomaly.

Zhuo Ya, whose features were as beautiful as a painting, now looked solemn. She shook her head and said, "That White Flood Dragon is very spiritual and has profound cultivation. We can't deal with it."

She went to observe, but ultimately gave up and didn't dare to take any action.

Qin Ming was even more excited upon hearing that it possessed great spirituality. Could it be that it had given birth to "Strange Blood"? Such a creature was extremely valuable; even Day Gold couldn't buy it in the outside world.

In fact, ordinary people would never even hear rumors about them.

Seeing that he was determined to go and was preparing to go alone, Zhuo Ya eventually followed him and gave him directions.

A magnificent building sits in the forest in front, accompanied by a level 3 Fire Spring, illuminating the area as bright as day. The lush leaves of the trees reveal their true colors, no longer a dark, gloomy expanse.

"This White Flood Dragon dominates 60% of this area; its strength is extremely formidable," Zhuo Ya informed, her slender figure tense, like a cheetah ready to pounce at any moment.

In its early years, this White Flood Dragon caused considerable harm, forcing villagers to offer large quantities of cattle and sheep as sacrifices, as if it were a god. Later, for some unknown reason, it dared not cross the boundary of the reclaimed land.

Soon after, Qin Ming saw the legendary White Flood Dragon. It swam out of the Giant Palace and entered the level three Fire Spring, churning up bursts of bright red waves.

It can be as thick as a water vat, pure white like ivory, and up to fifteen or sixteen meters long. When its scales are spread open, a clanging sound can be heard from a great distance, so one can imagine that it must be as hard as refined iron.

It has a single horn on its head, with a pale golden luster, and its eyes are as red as blood diamonds.

Qin Ming's eyes gleamed. He had encountered more than one creature that had given birth to Strange Blood, and based on his intuition, he believed that this White Flood Dragon was probably among them!

"This place is truly special." He pondered. Could the so-called God's Fall Land be a place where a god perished and all things came into being, thus giving birth to some Strange-Blooded Creature?

"This White Flood Dragon's bloodline is extremely special," Zhuo Ya said.

Qin Ming was surprised and turned to look at her.

"So you knew all along, and you came for its Strange Blood!" Zhuo Ya immediately understood, a look of surprise on her face. This guy was incredibly bold.

Are they risking their lives for the sake of the Strange Blood? That White Flood Dragon is far beyond their current capabilities to handle, unless they master the Six Royal Force.

Qin Ming said, "It was a chance discovery, but its uses are endless, so I want to expand my search and continue looking for these kinds of creatures."

Clearly, although Zhuo Ya was of considerable importance and knew about the Strange-Blooded Creature, she was unaware that the "Wild Medicine" here had already been targeted by the elders of the Six Royals Ancestral Court.

She said, "I also hunted one down, and I almost lost my life. I only managed to exorcise the demon by using Esoteric Sect methods. Before I learned the Six Royal Force, I couldn't even touch the demons here."

Qin Ming was surprised and said, "You and Yu Zhuohan come from families with a long tradition of learning. Could you both be descendants of masters of the Esoteric Sect?"

Zhuo Ya frankly admitted, "I have a lineage of the Esoteric Sect, but I lacked protective methods in the early stages. I want to learn the Six Royal Force."

Qin Ming immediately realized that she was similar to Lu Yuzhi, who had joined the Jade Clarity Sect.

"Can you manage to pursue two paths simultaneously? Does the Six Royals Ancestral Court agree to this?"

Zhuo Ya said, "It's not a big problem. My elders have already discussed it with the elders. I will Path to Godhood of becoming a god in the Six Sovereigns Esoteric Sect and will never leave the Ancestral Court. I also cannot reveal the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, otherwise it will implicate the entire clan. The elders of the Six Sovereigns Sect actually hope that the Otherworlder is pursuing both paths will stay."

Qin Ming immediately realized that the Six Royals Ancestral Court was researching the Beyond the Mundane and the path of the Esoteric Sect, and wanted to try to combine them, so it accepted a special Otherworlder like Zhuo Ya.

The great ancestral Ancestral Court such as Six Sovereigns, Jade Clarity Sect, and Sky-Pillar did not want to decline after the passing of their Ancestor, and were all actively seeking survival.

"He really dares to do that!" Zhuo Ya retreated a long distance, watching in astonishment as the boy who had defeated her cousin made his move.

Qin Ming stood on a high ground, holding a silver bow, nocked Jade-Iron Arrow, and began his dragon-slaying operation.

In an instant, the black Jade-Iron Arrow, carrying a terrifying light, flew out at lightning speed like a small Solar Yang and struck the White Flood Dragon's head.

With a loud bang, its scales shattered, and its flesh was mangled. The first arrow had wounded it; had it not been for its keen instincts, it would have had its left eye pierced by the arrow.

Now, it stands upright, standing six meters tall. Its dragon-like body twists and turns, crushing through the forest floor as it hurtles towards Qin Ming at high speed, creating a very oppressive atmosphere.

During this process, Qin Ming emptied the twelve black Jade-Iron Arrow, all of which hit its head, with every arrow finding its mark and almost piercing through part of its skull.

The thirteenth, and final, Blue Jade-Iron Arrow was fired, successfully blasting out one of its eyes. Zhuo Ya was stunned; how could his Heavenly Light Force be so powerful? Could it be that he had learned the Six Imperial Heart Sutra beforehand?

Qin Ming charged forward with his Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, clashing head-on with the giant dragon. Every strike drew blood, scattering the White Flood Dragon's scales and armor.

This giant dragon was highly experienced in combat. Although it was severely injured, it remained calm, coiling its body around to try and lock its opponent in place. At the same time, its single horn was crackling with lightning, making its attack incredibly powerful.

If it were a different Outer Saint, it would likely be pierced by the beam of light shooting from its golden horn. Qin Ming was fearless; he had mastered the Wind Thunder Force and could deal with it.

He used his Sword Control Art, Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber spun around him, preventing the dragon's body from getting close and locking him in place.

At the same time, he used his Wind Thunder Force to neutralize the lightning, which was much weaker than the lightning that fell naturally last night. He could control it and it had some effect on the White Flood Dragon. In the end, Qin Ming used the Heavenly Light Force that had been fused and unified, which also allowed him to control his blade and cut the dragon's body into a bloody mess, with the bone visible.

Immediately, he leaped into the air, soaring six or seven meters high, his fists bursting forth with light like the Scorching Sun, unleashing punch after punch. The White Flood Dragon was terrified; its head had already been severely injured, and now, faced with this unmatched Heavenly Light Force, it was no match for it.

With a crack, the White Flood Dragon's pale golden horn was broken off by Qin Ming's fist, and its skull was shattered.

Puff!

Qin Ming swung his mutton -Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber and chopped off the head of a huge dragon! This White Flood Dragon was stronger than the Black Peng, but it was still killed.

"You must have practiced the Six Royal Force beforehand, right?" Zhuo Ya rushed over and asked.

"Yes, you have to keep it a secret." Qin Ming smiled, quickly extracting the "Strange Blood," which was a pale golden color, similar to the unicorn's.

"The unicorn horn and snake gall are both yours," Qin Ming said, then looked at the Iron Beak Parrot and said, "Don't go and spread rumors."

The Bird Demon trembled, genuinely afraid that he would shoot it down with an arrow.

"Where are you going?" Zhuo Ya saw that Qin Ming was using the Heavenly Light Force to refine the medicinal properties of the Strange Blood as he walked, and it was obvious that he was heading to a distant place.

Qin Ming said, "I'll go help Cao Wuji and the others. As fellow participants in the assessment, we should help each other."

"What?! The Strange Medicine in Zhuo Ya's area have also been completely taken away? Quickly, spread the word! The assessment is over, call them back immediately!"

When Elder Zhou Tao heard the news, he could no longer sit still.

Someone was expanding their territory and, incidentally, taking away the Strange Medicine, which infuriated him.

(There's more to come!)