Reborn as a Butterfly

A bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting its pure light across the mountains and filling the ravines, turning the entire forest into a pale silvery-white.

Qin Ming was lost in thought; was he hallucinating as he faced death?

This is definitely not a floating Moon Insect; it's far more radiant than the strange worm from Black White Mountain.

The night was shrouded in mist, but not too thick. The Moon Essence, like water, poured down, making it seem as if a thin layer of smoke was rising from the mountains and fields, creating a simple and hazy beauty.

"I'm already dead, what mood am I in to appreciate the scenery?" Qin Ming forced himself to get up, loosened his grip on the Parachute Pack, but he still couldn't resist taking a closer look at the world around him.

For people living in a world of darkness, seeing the moon is an incredibly rare and precious thing!

He leaned against an old tree, and the excruciating pain in his body subsided, replaced by numbness. This was not a good sign; it meant his life might be nearing its end.

This is a mountainous area, bathed in moonlight, with towering trees, wisteria buds, and small trees bearing red fruit. The chirping of insects nearby adds to the tranquility.

"In my current state, I might eventually be eaten by wild beasts. Will I end up Stomach Burial?" Qin Ming muttered to himself. At the same time, he felt that he couldn't even speak properly, and his body was becoming increasingly unresponsive.

He examined himself closely and found that his internal organs had completely stopped functioning, were full of cracks, had no heartbeat, and were not breathing; he was now a living dead.

However, Qin Ming did not want to sit idly by and wait for his death.

"I have many unfulfilled wishes; I cannot die like this. Cao Qianqiu is such a scoundrel, hated by men, gods, and ghosts alike, yet he grows ever more vigorous with age. I am so young, no less so than any of the Ancestor in my youth; I cannot die young!"

He encouraged himself, activated the Life Altering Scripture, and practiced the Jade Bloom Force. He tried every kind of Cultivation Method that could nourish his body.

"I want to pave the way for New Life Evolver; their lives are so difficult. But... that seems too grand a statement. I, a mere New Life Evolver, am not worthy of such praise. Hmm, I still have a bunch of opponents waiting for me to crush. Another wish: I haven't found my grandfather yet. Back then, it was just the two of us, so lonely and miserable. I want to get married and have children, so he can experience the happiness of being a great-grandfather. Oh, and I've even seen the moon; I want to see the Solar Yang too!"

Qin Ming's will to survive was at its peak; he didn't want to die, so he desperately set various goals for himself!

In the end, he tried all the Secret Method except for the domineering Purple Mansion Thunder Fire, which he dared not use.

One of them actually works quite well, and that is the gentlest and most nourishing of the Essence, Qi, and Spirit, the <Yi Wood Scripture>. Perhaps the environment here is very suitable for it.

The surrounding area is lush and green, with trees everywhere, and the whole mountain is full of vitality.

In a short while, Qin Ming was enveloped by the rich Yi Wood Qi. The fragrance of wildflowers, the scent of grass, and the aroma of earth flowed and rippled around him, creating a refreshing and vibrant atmosphere.

However, it only had some initial effect.

Later, despite his best efforts, his physical condition deteriorated to a terrible state.

At this moment, his heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs completely stopped functioning; not even the slightest fluctuation remained. His internal organs had all fallen silent.

Was this physical death? Qin Ming was somewhat frustrated. In the end, he couldn't escape this calamity. He had truly exhausted all means, and there was no other way.

Although he was neither Immortal Path Disciple nor God Seed of the Esoteric Sect, he was an outstanding individual on the path of ordinary people, yet he still could not change his fate.

Under the moonlight, Qin Ming leaned against an old tree, sighing helplessly; his once sharp and spirited nature had faded.

He saw the bright red wild fruits on the trees not far away and realized that he hadn't eaten in a long time. However, thinking that his stomach was torn and had stopped functioning, he looked away.

He was not afraid of death, but he had regrets about his life. Gradually, he calmed down and quietly observed the scenery around him.

Beside it was a lake, where occasionally Five-Colored Dragon Carp would leap up, breaking through the mirror-like surface and shattering the moon's reflection, creating shimmering waves. Wisps of lake mist blended with the moonlight, making it appear ethereal, mysterious, and somewhat refined and otherworldly.

"The scenery here is not bad for burying one's bones." Even so, he seemed somewhat forlorn.

A thin wisp of white smoke swirled in the forest. Qin Ming looked up at the night sky. Was that the real moon? "Could I have fallen into the Divine Kingdom of some being?" Qin Ming wondered.

In this Night Mist World, masters abound, and the Old Senior possesses Divine Ability. Some of the Pathfinders may even still be alive. How could they possibly be kept in the dark when the moon is high in the sky?

He quickly dismissed his doubts; this was definitely not the realm of the Godlike creatures deep within the mysterious Black Mist. Because, as far as he knew, his physical body shouldn't be able to enter such a place.

Qin Ming examined his body again and found that although his pieced-together body was completely out of commission, it was not necrotic, which was beyond his expectations.

He examined it carefully, scrutinizing every inch of flesh and blood. He concluded that the main reason the body was still alive was its incredibly robust foundation; even after being torn into many pieces, it still possessed a strong vitality.

In addition, the Purple Mist, Golden Haze, and Silver Light light he collected from that "land" in the clouds also played a certain role, nourishing his flesh and internal organs, like Secret Medicine entering his body.

Moreover, the fact that he had just mobilized the Yi Wood Qi of the entire forest had somewhat "preserved" his flesh and blood.

But none of these are long-term solutions. As time Pass By, even his deepest foundation will not be able to withstand it. It is useless for him to be stronger than the Ancestor of the same age in previous generations. In the end, he will run out of energy.

"Perhaps, only a New Life can save my life and allow my flesh and blood to regain their vitality!" Qin Ming stared at the dreamlike Blue Liquid that he had held in place by his Adhesion Force and bound to his body.

However, his physical problems are extremely serious, and he is unlikely to New Life.

Moreover, if one is not in peak condition, taking Mineral Essence might actually harm one's health. "When you're about to die, you can't care about anything else!" Qin Ming was determined to risk it all.

He had no way out but to move forward!

In an instant, he activated his Heavenly Light Force, sending all the Blue Liquid into his flesh and blood.

He is currently unable to absorb nutrients orally.

His body was no longer very responsive, but fortunately, his Heavenly Light Force was special, incorporating Divine Wisdom and Consciousness Spirit Light, so he could still use it.

Strands of Blue Mist flowed through Qin Ming's entire body, including his torn heart, lungs, and kidneys.

"For ordinary people, the path is about physical mutation, moving forward step by step. The pioneers who paved the way all survived by consuming special herbs while battling giant beasts and on the verge of death. They forged ahead step by step, leaving bloody footprints. I can do it too!"

He remained steadfast in his beliefs and encouraged himself.

In an instant, his Heavenly Light Force flowed throughout his body.

If he fails today, he will die here.

Sure enough, if one is not in optimal condition, taking Mineral Essence can cause significant harm to the body; Qin Ming even bled from all seven orifices.

He had no blood left to bleed, but now, after his entire body was "invaded" by the dreamlike Blue Liquid, he trembled slightly, trying to mobilize his own potential for New Life.

This led to very serious consequences; his body, which was already pieced together like a piece of porcelain full of cracks, was now almost about to shatter again.

If things go wrong, this place could turn into a scene of blood and gore.

Clearly, he was different from the pioneers who paved the way; his body, in the eyes of others, was already dead and incapable of New Life.

What other method can he use to prolong his life?

At the critical moment of life and death, Qin Ming managed to keep his physical body intact and endure the violent changes brought about by consuming Mineral Essence. He then chose to Life Altering Scripture.

This scripture originates from the depths of the Night Mist World, possessing a mysterious aura, and is sought after by those Beyond the Mundane People.

Now, he begins to circulate this scripture.

The Life Altering Scripture is incredibly powerful, enabling the simultaneous operation of Heavenly Light Force, Divine Wisdom, and the Light of the Mind.

At this moment, the three forces merged into one, flowing like a golden river through his broken flesh and blood.

Qin Ming was covered in cracks and in extremely bad condition, as if shrouded in Black Mist. Not to mention different parts of his body, even the inside of his heart, kidneys and other organs were cut and divided into multiple areas by cracks.

As he circulated the Life Altering Scripture and traveled along the mysterious network, golden rivers flowed across the desolate, fractured land shrouded in night mist, gradually dispelling the darkness.

It was like pioneering a new land, with golden rivers spreading and irrigating the land in the Black Mist, waiting for the earth to come back to life. The Heavenly Light, Divine Wisdom, and the Light of the Mind merged, like Yang Seed being buried in the Yin Soil of flesh and blood.

Qin Ming waited with hope for the radiant light to reappear in the fog-shrouded Flesh Soil, dispelling all deathly aura.

However, in the end, all the golden rivers flowed deep into the "Yin Soil," drying up completely. His Divine Intent also sank into the Flesh Soil, but his body still could not be New Life.

At this moment, Qin Ming's consciousness began to sink. He was lost and confused. He couldn't break free from the Black Mist. Was he going to die along with his physical body?

Was all his effort in vain? A sense of helplessness and powerlessness welled up in his heart, and his hazy consciousness let out a sigh. Even the Life Altering Scripture couldn't change his fate.

"In this era, all methods flourish, and all paths advance simultaneously. Great Wilderness Expansion and Great Opening are about to begin. In the depths of the Vast and Boundless Night Mist World, there lies endless mystery. Those Near Immortal Seed and God Seed may have the opportunity to become gods and ancestors. I don't want to miss out, I'm unwilling to give up! I want to pave the way for ordinary people and for New Life Evolver!"

With Qin Ming's final sigh, he fell silent. The Life Altering Scripture ceased its operation, and the golden rivers that had seeped into the flesh and blood of the Black Mist never reappeared. He also completely lost consciousness.

His body fell silent, shrouded in a deathly stillness.

Anyone who comes here and sees him in this state can be certain that he has lost his life; his flesh and spirit have both fallen silent, and he is truly dead.

A Rainbow Light streaked across the night sky above the bright moon, but it couldn't go far. It circled the moon for a while before quickly disappearing, leaving the night sky desolate.

On the ground, Qin Ming lay motionless, Black Mist churning within his Flesh Soil. The "Yang Seed" planted by the Life Altering Scripture was powerless to take root and sprout.

Now, guided by another scripture, they emerge on their own, and golden rivers return to the surface, crisscrossing in the Black Mist.

Soon after, golden threads appeared in Qin Ming's body, crisscrossing and mending his tattered body. Silver Light light emanated from his body, spreading between his torn flesh and inside his shattered internal organs.

Finally, after he was completely cornered, the Silk Book Method worked!

At this moment, golden needles were inserted into Qin Ming's body, as if he had been stitched up a thousand or ten thousand times. The Silver Light transformed into jade light, and the medicine was reapplied, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

At this moment, only after the Silver Light completely transformed into jade color could it truly be considered Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Threads. Even with such an unusual sight, Qin Ming remained silent; his condition was extremely poor!

As you can see, his entire body is like a cocoon, because the Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Threads has dimmed, and he has not made a single movement since it was bound to his body.

It's unclear how much time passed before Qin Ming's consciousness partially revived, illuminating part of his body, before bursting out of the cocoon of flesh and blood.

He was confused. Who was he? Where was he?

Then, he looked down and saw a body covered in blood scabs, lifeless, as if trapped in a cocoon. At that moment, he saw several butterflies dancing in the forest under the moonlight.

His Divine Intent followed suit, dancing like a butterfly, and went with the past.

"No, I am not them, who am I?" He stopped again and flew back to his body.

"I've been reborn as a butterfly? No, I am Qin Ming, I cannot die!" Scattered fragments of memories appeared; although he only had partial consciousness, he still remembered many things.

This was only a part of his consciousness, but he knew that once he left his physical body and went far away, his flesh and blood and the dormant main consciousness within it would die completely.

In an instant, he returned to his physical body.

This fragment of consciousness, fused with Divine Wisdom and Heavenly Light Force, was not fragile. It exerted all its strength to vibrate and burn, trying to awaken the main consciousness.

Gradually, the long-dormant main consciousness began to glow, radiating a faint light, and the Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Threads regained its luster.

"I want to wake up! I am not a butterfly, I am the Path-Opening Ancestor!" Qin Ming's fragment of consciousness roared, stirring up ripples in his main consciousness, and then turned into flames, burning fiercely until the entire main consciousness became brilliant, and he fully woke up.

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