Humans, Gods, and Ghosts All Emerged
The dilapidated courtyard, with moss growing on the stone steps and vines climbing all over the walls, is very quiet, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the town!
Wu Yaozu's eyes were red, and tears clung to his thick beard, filled with reluctance!
"Why are you crying? You'll forget about your grandma once you get married outside!" the Old Woman said with a smile.
She placed a Divine Statue pendant carved with a deity around Little Wu's neck and told him not to take it off on the journey!
Then she looked at Qin Ming and reminded him, "I can't tell where that piece of cloth you're wearing comes from, but it's probably not simple. Carry it with you on the road!"
Qin Ming immediately understood that there was a section of the road that might be "haunted by demons," and he would need to carry something to "suppress evil" on him!
"Grandma, you have to go help me collect the debt later. Those old guys are untrustworthy. They all said they didn't have any bets on them and would pay next time!" Wu Yaozu complained.
"Okay, I understand!" the Old Woman nodded.
In this Strange Town, various transactions take place, with information trading being the most common, followed by the sale of Soul Medicine and the exchange of Cultivation Method! Suddenly, purple clouds rose from the Divine Temple, accompanied by rolling thunder. This divine might was quite terrifying, and even some old fellows' expressions changed!
"What's going on? It feels like it's coming straight for us!" "Oh no, this is terrible! I'm terrified!"
Here, people and horses were thrown into chaos, and even the Four-Tusked White Elephant was lying on the ground, unable to get up. The golden-haired old man on its back was struck by the purple Divine Mace, his body charred black and swaying!
Unforeseen Disaster.
They felt utterly wronged. They hadn't offended the Divine Temple, they'd never even been inside, so why were they being attacked? Crack, boom, crackling sounds
Above the town, purple qi filled the sky, and bolts of thunder fell continuously. Among them, a Divine Mace stretched across the sky, occasionally swooping down!
Whoever is powerful will be the target of the most severe crackdown, and a group of people will scream in pain and flee in disarray!
There's definitely a formidable person here, perhaps a Old Senior, who withstood several blows from the purple Divine Mace and managed to get back up quickly each time!
"Alright, that's about enough!" the Black Robed Figure reminded from inside the Divine Temple.
If one leaves in the morning, their physical body will collapse; if one leaves at night, their soul will depart. Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu set off at noon, personally escorted by the Old Woman, and have already embarked on their journey!
Along the way, a crimson fog filled the air, and all sorts of inexplicable cries rose and fell. Sometimes someone would howl, sometimes a mournful laugh could be heard, and soon someone would burst into tears!
Moreover, shadowy figures loomed in the blood-red mist, constantly approaching. If it weren't for the Old Woman accompanying them, her body radiating a divine light to protect them, the two of them certainly wouldn't have been able to get out!
"This is... terrifying." Even Wu Yaozu, a local, felt his scalp tingle!
The stench of blood filled the air as a large black claw slammed down. Not to mention its main body, even the sharp, dripping claw hooks were several meters long!
However, when it encountered the divine light emitted by Grandmother Wu, it burst into flames with a hiss, and with a roar, it quickly flew away!
Qin Ming's expression changed. This road was truly dangerous; if it were just him and Wu Yaozu, they definitely wouldn't have made it through!
Accompanied by a damp heat and a fishy stench, a tongue several meters long appeared, and a huge, deathly white face approached, wanting to lick them!
With a deafening roar, it was pierced by the divine light emitted by the old woman, and the whole thing exploded!
Nearby, shadows of all kinds were densely packed, and what's more, they were all ridiculously large, standing like mountains. Even a single outstretched claw could block out half the sky!
Dark clouds pressed down, but those were just insect wings, accompanied by a sharp mouthpart that seemed to pierce the night sky! Thump, thump.
The ground shook, as if a giant foot had passed by, causing hundreds of kilograms of rocks nearby to bounce!
Within the crimson fog, it seemed as if various ghosts and spirits were on the move, demons dancing wildly—a scene of utter apocalypse. How could an ordinary person possibly survive such an encounter?
The Old Woman scolded, "They've been dead for so many years, what are you doing causing trouble for the locals now? A bunch of cowards! You weren't much tougher back then either. When the perilous terrain was breached, you all trembled like chickens and were killed!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming felt a chill run down his spine. Just by looking at their physiques, one could tell how powerful these demons and monsters were back then, yet they were all incredibly weak when facing this unknown being?
All I can say is that the person who carved through the Fourth Forbidden Land back then was abnormally powerful.
At this moment, the Old Woman was Divine Statue, covered in Pure Yang Light, clearing the way in front of her, either repelling or igniting all sorts of tall figures!
Along the way, demons and monsters kept appearing, ghosts and gods wailed, and all sorts of monsters were countless. It was like traveling through Hell!
Little Wu was terrified. Was this his hometown? What kind of monsters were those ancestors? Were all his ancestors like that? As big as mountains, strangely shaped!
They remained silent throughout the journey, quickly forging their way out until they finally reached the Edge Zone of the Fourth Forbidden Land!
Upon arriving here, the Old Woman stopped; she couldn't get out, seemingly bound by some force, unable to escape the constraints of this perilous place!
Through the blur, one could see what appeared to be chains connecting to her back, taut and stretched taut—this was the limit! "Grandma!" Wu Yaozu cried immediately upon seeing this!
"Silly child, I'm fine. It's not so bad. I have something to care about, and I have a place to call home. That's the path I came from, so I won't get lost!" the Old Woman comforted him.
Finally, she wiped away Little Wu's tears, looked at Qin Ming, and said, "Child, take care of Little Wu for me for two months. He adapts very well; he'll get used to the outside world soon enough!"
Qin Ming nodded immediately and said, "Don't worry!"
Finally, the Old Woman showed them a route with a map, telling them not to go the wrong way, because the Outer Forbidden Zone were not very peaceful either!
"Even if there are some setbacks, it's not a big problem. You two can move forward boldly and without worry. Don't scare yourselves unnecessarily." The Old Woman waved her hand!
After Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu took a step forward, the whole world changed. They immediately felt less oppressed. The howling ghosts and gods, as well as the mountain-sized figures, had all disappeared. The place was extremely quiet, with the chirping of insects coming from afar!
The two looked back; the night wind rustled through the woods, and in the distance stretched a range of mountains!
They turned back and entered the forest, but it was not the way they had come from. The Fourth Forbidden Land simply vanished into thin air!
Qin Ming said, "All the unknowns and mysteries are because our strength and cultivation are insufficient. We just need to work harder to cultivate!"
"Mm." Wu Yaozu nodded and secretly vowed that when he was powerful enough in the future, he would definitely bring his wife back to see his grandmother!
He then shaved off his beard, and his appearance changed. He became taller and his black hair fell out quickly, leaving him with only short blond hair!
This is his true appearance: very strong, with bright eyes, strong facial features, and distinct angles. He is not handsome, but he is full of heroic spirit!
"In this Strange Town, no one will reveal their true face!" Qin Ming asked him.
Wu Yaozu said, "I'll go to Kunling Giant City with you. My grandmother said that the path of Rainbow Transformation cannot be followed to the end. There's a problem with viewing the physical body as a prison. I want to visit the various Daoist temples and academies!"
Qin Ming said, "I've wanted to say this for a long time: the moon in the Fourth Forbidden Land is probably not real. Your Rainbow Transformation up there might not be a good thing!"
Wu Yaozu nodded and said, "Ah, I know. The earliest method of bearing Rainbow Light in the physical body came from the moon. It comes from somewhere and returns there in the end!"
At this moment, Qin Ming's body was glowing slightly and burning hot. This was the Eighth New Life in progress. He had started drinking the Heavenly Light Liquid back in the dilapidated courtyard!
Now, he took out the Five-Colored Bottle and took a big gulp. Instantly, it felt as if lightning was weaving through his flesh and blood, and his whole body was bathed in brilliant light!
Wu Yaozu's face twitched slightly as he looked at it, and he said, "My grandmother said this is for refining Spirit Artifact and rare treasures. Can you really drink it like this?"
"It tastes amazing." Qin Ming smiled broadly. Although his stomach felt like it was burning and he was in a lot of pain, the feeling of clearly sensing his physique improving and becoming stronger was truly wonderful.
He was genuinely happy and excited!
"Heavenly Light Liquid is a priceless Treasured Medicine to me!" Qin Ming said.
The liquid in the Five-Colored Bottle not only contains Spiritual Matter that can allow him to Eighth New Life, but it can also push his newly practiced Heavenly Light Force to its peak!
The Three-Colored Spiritual Flower, the Five-Colored Spiritual Branch, Fallen Fruit —the mother plant absorbed some of the Heavenly Light, and after this filtering process, its spirituality was severely Pass By. It can only be used to enhance the Heavenly Light and to perform fusion techniques!
Whether in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall, the Heavenly Light Pit on Luofu Immortal Mountain, or the Five-Colored Bottle before us, all are genuine Worldly Heavenly Light, belonging to the category of "powerful medicine."
As Qin Ming traveled, he "digested" the Heavenly Light Liquid. His internal organs were burning, every inch of his flesh and blood was being purified, his power was increasing, and he was constantly becoming stronger!
"Hiss."
Soon, the two of them changed their expressions slightly and followed the path planned by Grandmother Wu. There were many ruins along the way, and ghostly figures were everywhere!
Next, the two began to run at full speed, but soon they heard a piercing scream, their heads were throbbing, and the scenery was distorted!
With a loud bang, the jade pendant worn by Wu Yaozu glowed, and the carved Divine Statue was actually Grandmother Wu herself, which made Qin Ming stare wide-eyed!
In all directions, large swaths of dark shadows were scorched and set ablaze, emitting painful cries!
However, this place was filled with too much resentment. Every time he passed through a village, it was filled with ghosts and monsters, howling and rushing towards him! Qin Ming also took out the cloth woven with Exotic Metal, and infused it with the Heavenly Light Force. Instantly, a Great Sun appeared, shining in all directions, burning the place and causing ghosts to wail and gods to howl!
"There are no ghosts. These are just resentful spirits, Sha Qi, and illusions. We don't need to pay attention to them; just keep charging forward!"
Rubble, ashes, and broken walls are everywhere; these are the villages and towns on the Edge Zone of the Fourth Forbidden Land, all of which have been destroyed!
In the end, the two were exhausted because the things they encountered were becoming increasingly strange. They said there were no ghosts, only resentment, Sha Qi, and Old-Day Remnant Scene!
Later, when they were resting on the road, they discovered a Black-Skirts Woman hanging from an ancient tree, swaying back and forth. She was emitting Divine Power that gave them splitting headaches, and they almost fainted there!
Afterwards, they encountered many strange things along the way. When they passed a Mountain God Temple, their consciousness left their bodies and they fought a fierce battle with the monster that was entrenched there. The two were exhausted and almost in danger. In the end, they burned down the ancient temple!
This was the safest route Grandmother Wu had planned. What else could they encounter if they didn't take this route? Both of them were terrified!
They were certain that they had not yet completely escaped the edge of the Fourth Forbidden Land and that it remained extremely dangerous; they needed to break out as soon as possible!
The sky was as dark as ink, and the wilderness was overgrown with weeds. Skulls and remains could be seen from time to time, half-buried in the Yin Qi, gloomy earth!
Wu Yaozu asked, "Ming Ge, is there something on my back? I feel like someone jumped up, but I can't touch it!"
Qin Ming saw nothing, but through emotional resonance, he discovered a ball of black light carrying intense resentment. Without hesitation, he pressed down on it with the Heavenly Light Force of the Great Sun, and with a hiss, flames leaped, accompanied by a shrill scream, the black shadow dissipated!
The next moment, he felt a tightness in his neck, as if he was about to suffocate!
"Ming Ge, your neck is black." Wu Yaozu helped, his body radiating Rainbow Light, which swept forward!
"This old guy is formidable; we're in for another tough fight," Qin Ming said, noticing an old man emitting black smoke who had iron chains wrapped around his neck.
When they severed the black iron chains, their Divine Intent was torn from their bodies!
Fortunately, Wu Yaozu was skilled in this art, and the Rainbow Light within his body emerged from his body, while Qin Ming was accompanied by all the Heavenly Light Force, enabling him to use the Heavenly Light to carry his consciousness on Spirit Travel. The two of them fought to the death with that old guy!
With a bang, the old man's dark, lingering consciousness was finally shattered by the two!
"Little Wu, could your ancestors be among these resentful spirits and evil creatures?" Qin Ming sat on the ground, panting heavily. This journey had been incredibly difficult!
Wu Yaozu lay on the ground, his chest heaving, utterly exhausted, and said, "Stop talking. Now, I see no ancestors, only demons and monsters."
The two continued their journey, when a paper boat drifted lazily across the night sky, making them dare not even breathe!
Because there was a disheveled woman on the ship, whose resentment was terrifying, and whose residual light of consciousness was like a black Solar Yang, making people's flesh and blood unbearable, feeling that they would rot if they were exposed to it any longer!
The woman glanced at them, noticed the jade pendant Little Wu was wearing, and said, "Descendant of an old friend, well then, let it go!" The paper boat carried her away leisurely!
"The outside world is too terrifying, I want to go home," Wu Yaozu said!
Qin Ming corrected him, saying, "This isn't the outside world. This is the town where your ancestors lived, still on the edge of your Fourth Forbidden Land. You haven't left yet."
They ran as fast as they could, eager to escape this place immediately!
Suddenly, a chorus of musical instruments sounded ahead, quite cheerfully, as if someone was seeing off a bride!
The two froze instantly. Based on their experience, the stranger the situation, the more dangerous it was! "The auspicious hour has arrived, but the groom has suddenly died halfway there. What are we going to do?" A cry came from afar!
Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu exchanged a glance, then turned and ran!
Because, from the red sedan chair in the distance, the bride was emitting not Dark Light, nor a golden light, but a cold, Silver Light, stronger than ever before!
Even from a great distance, the two of them couldn't stand it anymore!
Unfortunately, this time they encountered an unpredictable being. A slender, snow-white hand reached out and aimed at them, and then the two of them began to fly backward!
"Grandma, open your eyes!" Wu Yaozu quickly took out the jade pendant hanging from his chest!
Then he shouted to the bride, "Old Ancestor, we're One of Us! Look at this sign, do you recognize it?" Qin Ming was shocked. The crowd was enormous, so dense that it stretched as far as the eye could see!
Just as he was about to fly towards the red sedan chair, Wu Yaozu panicked and shouted, "We're close relatives! I can't be the groom; I'm a member of the Wu family!"
With a thud, he crashed to the ground, gasping for breath!
Qin Ming was dumbfounded and shouted, "One of Us side! I'm from Jedi too!"
"We are from the First Forbidden Land, just passing through!" an old man said. "Why do you have a token on you?" a woman's voice came from the red sedan chair.
"I didn't." Qin Ming panicked, because he was landing on the red sedan chair.
(There's more to come!)