The priceless new Silk Scripture [two chapters combined]
Amidst the ruins of the thatched hut, bamboo slips lay scattered on a bluestone table. Originally there was a large pile, but most of them were burned when the woman ascended to heaven, leaving only a small portion.
Both boys held bamboo slips in their hands, and were extremely excited.
He burst into laughter, somewhat manic, rambling incoherently, as if he wanted God to punish him.
One of them, his face beaming with joy and his eyes burning with fervor, stared at the bamboo slips, itching to immediately demonstrate his martial arts and slap the heavens in the face.
"I understand now, I get it! This is the way to go!" Little Wu clutched the bamboo slip tightly, various insights flooding his mind, and he kept nodding.
Qin Ming believed that each bamboo slip was priceless; it was a divine object.
At first, he was shocked because he saw Silk Book Method on it. The characters were densely packed, as if they had survived a thousand years, yet they were still clear. The various human figures seemed to have accumulated the vicissitudes of history.
The bamboo strips are all yellowed; they are definitely antiques.
He initially thought it was left by the Ancestor, but after careful study and reflection, he realized that these Silk Book Method were somewhat different, as if they had been refined and slightly modified.
Soon, he realized that these were the questions he had been pondering all along, and now they had surfaced on the bamboo slips, with "new interpretations"!
"This tea... is extraordinary, and this bamboo slip is also quite miraculous, it reflects my heart!"
The light in Qin Ming's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if the fire of enlightenment had been ignited. His entire Essence, Qi, and Spirit were transformed, and he radiated vitality.
"Brother, it's actually providing answers! My path is clear now..." Little Wu said, his past confusion now easily resolved, as he gripped the bamboo slip tightly.
Qin Ming shook his head and said, "It's not that it's resolving your doubts or giving you answers, but rather that it's illuminating your heart. It's this tea that has allowed you to gain deeper insights. The questions you've accumulated over time, which we've already been researching, have now been pondered more deeply, naturally leading to new solutions."
Little Wu nodded and said, "Yes, in the past, even a fleeting moment of inspiration was rare, but now I have constant flashes of inspiration!" Then he fell silent. This state was extremely rare; a single moment in the Enlightenment Realm was priceless.
Undoubtedly, the bamboo slips that illuminate the mind, along with the mysterious tea, can dramatically boost one's comprehension in a short period of time, with completely different effects on different people.
What kind of terrifying state would it be if someone with Grandmaster Level talent suddenly experienced a significant increase in their comprehension, several times greater than usual?
Holding the bamboo slips, Qin Ming felt the fog in his mind gradually dissipating, and the questions he had been pondering were now finding clearer answers.
He usually studies the Silk Scripture, and with various clues piling up and inspirations accumulating, some things that were just a step away from being solved have now been overcome naturally.
"In the past, I temporarily solved the problem of my body exploding Silk Book Method, but it wasn't perfect in the details."
Qin Ming used his special state of enlightenment to refine his understanding, delving deeper into the issues he had been pondering, and combining this with the refined Silk Book Method he had obtained in the Divine Temple for mutual verification.
Recently, he carefully studied the Silk Book Method in the Divine Temple. The changes in the New Life Realm were very minor. After practicing in comparison, he found that those few small details were indeed more exquisite.
He thus realized that he should start from the details and use the ideas in the "Scripture of Life Altering Scripture".
When he practiced the Destiny -Life Altering Scripture, he acted in accordance with the natural order, which had a certain flavor of "Dao Emulates Own Inherent Spontaneity" and he performed the exercises based on his instincts.
At that time, Qin Ming was in charge of the classics and did not completely believe in the outline of the general principles. Instead, he let the Heavenly Light, Divine Wisdom, and Consciousness Spirit Light unite and spread naturally, paving the way under the general principles.
He studied the subtle details of the Silk Book Method, and some of the questions he pondered have now been cleared of confusion and given new insights. He is now ready to put them into action.
The Little Wu is smiling, which looks silly, but from another perspective, it can be seen as a manifestation of the pure and innocent mindset of someone who has attained enlightenment.
Qin Ming didn't disturb him. He picked up his own teacup and drank more this time, because his next move was crucial and would have a great impact on him.
In an instant, his mind raced like lightning, free of any distractions, focused entirely on the area he was conquering, his thoughts reflected on the bamboo slips.
Qin Ming is extremely familiar with Silk Book Method; he has practiced it the longest, starting from childhood and continuing for over a decade, always strictly following the records in the book.
Now he breaks with old rules, but keeps the fundamental principles unchanged, allowing the Silk Book Method to flow freely, resulting in a style that is quite free and natural.
Qin Ming observed carefully and saw that the overall route had hardly changed, seemingly maintaining its momentum.
However, his current state is very special. His spiritual intuition is extremely sharp, and he has noticed some subtle things, which cause a slight stagnation.
"Change!"
Qin Ming quickly made a choice, and after a subtle change in the path, he found that the sluggishness had disappeared.
Under normal circumstances, if he wanted to discover and improve these things, it would take him a long time; he would definitely need to observe and refine them repeatedly before he could achieve mastery.
However, things are different today.
His comprehension and talent were already terrifying; even if he were to be modest, he was at least at the "Grandmaster Level." Now, with his sudden surge in ability, it's simply "frightening."
Right now, Qin Ming's mind is clear, his inspiration flashes like lightning, and his state of enlightenment is enough to frighten many celebrities.
"The details here aren't natural enough; they're too deliberate. The microcirculation pathways are dimmer than elsewhere." In this strange state, he can discover problems he wouldn't normally see.
Qin Ming completed Zhou Tian of circulation, restarting the process, and made several minor adjustments.
He repeatedly practiced the Silk Book Method, closed his eyes, and let the natural flow of the Heavenly Light Force Scorching Sun.
He felt that the Silk Book Method had reached its perfect moment in the First Realm!
The dazzling Heavenly Light, like a dense spider web, interwoven into his flesh and blood, flowed rapidly, and he found it suited him even better than before.
Qin Ming felt that if he operated along this slightly adjusted route, the power of his Heavenly Light Force should be enhanced!
A moment later, he opened his eyes and found Little Wu smiling foolishly as he drank tea.
Qin Ming picked up his teacup and took his third sip; this time, it was almost empty.
Not far away, those people could not see any trace of the thatched hut, only two people drinking fake tea among the thorns, holding illusory bamboo slips, talking and laughing about enlightenment, all of them completely silent.
However, a few individuals looked serious and stared at that spot, such as Ling Yu and Xin Youdao.
Liu Hannya was also shocked, because she had come to believe that the two boys were unfathomable.
This time, when Qin Ming was activating the Silk Book Method, he paused slightly at a crucial moment, and then decisively merged the Heavenly Light Force, Divine Wisdom, and Consciousness Spirit Light into one.
Clearly, he was reenacting the process and state he had when he first comprehended the <Life Altering Scripture>. The Silk Book Method also fused smoothly with the other two forces, which surprised Qin Ming, as they were already intertwined in daily life.
"Hmm, the subtle details are even clearer now." (Reading and searching for Xiuting)
Qin Ming's flesh and blood were illuminated, as if golden rivers were flowing across the land shrouded in night mist, constantly expanding and spreading throughout his body, dispelling the darkness.
During this process, Qin Ming only found one minor obstacle, but he still tried to change his route.
He then activated the Heavenly Light Force on his own and discovered that he could modify it.
In the end, Qin Ming had a sudden realization: this path was most suitable for him. He integrated his consciousness and Divine Wisdom into the Heavenly Light Force, treating it as a seed, planting it into the soil of his physical body, as if he were cultivating it. He could look forward to the revival of all things and the future harvest season.
His improvements to Silk Book Method were now complete. He felt fulfilled!
Qin Ming drank the last of the tea leaves, read the bamboo slips, and began to comprehend other scriptures, such as the Reenactment of the Li Fire Scripture and the Wuji Scripture. He also earnestly studied the Golden Cicada Scripture and the Dragon Snake Scripture.
Finally, he picked up the teapot, shook it, poured out a few more drops, and drank them. He realized that the tea wasn't as potent anymore; it seemed that the previous amount was just right for him.
"Brother, I still have some left in this cup, do you want some? I don't feel anything anymore if I drink more, I can't seem to have any more epiphanies." Little Wu said, he was already very satisfied, many of his doubts had been resolved.
"No need." Qin Ming shook his head.
"Then let's leave it for someone destined to drink it." Little Wu didn't force himself to drink it, leaving a tea stalk.
He was quite fascinated, saying, "This is just leftover tea, perhaps it has been eroded by a thousand years of time, yet it still has such an effect. If it were new tea... I can't even imagine. If I could find a tea garden like that, wow, I feel like I could forge my own path!"
Clearly, he just had a huge haul!
Qin Ming believes that what he has gained today will influence the entire path he chooses to take.
At a level of enlightenment several times greater than that of the Ancestor, he adjusted his Silk Book Method. The process seemed ordinary, but if others knew, it would be no less than Thunder from the Nine Heavens, constantly exploding on the New Life Path!
When Qin Ming came out, he found that many teams had already set off. Those people didn't want to watch their "performance," finding it too fake.
In the distance, Ling Yu and Xin Youdao nodded in this direction and quickly disappeared into the distance, catching up with their own group. They had been warned not to get too close to these two, which they found quite regrettable.
"Shanhe Number Two hasn't left yet," Little Wu said.
Hearing this from a distance, Liu Hannya and the people around him wanted to roll their eyes at him; this guy was too vengeful. "Hey, juniors, let's go, let's hit the road together," Liu Hannya invited.
Qin Ming and Little Wu did not refuse and gladly followed them on their journey, because having a large group to explore those mysterious areas would save them a lot of effort.
Now everyone knows that the elixirs and minerals found in the real world are far inferior to the Fortuitous Encounter captured through spiritual perception.
Ahead, the groups split up; some members no longer wanted to travel together, and the groups decided to disperse and explore independently. Soon, in the dense forest, a large group of people split into many smaller groups.
However, they soon flocked to one place, because it was so special, with colorful mist swirling around it, visible from a great distance.
Of course, many New Life Evolver are exceptions; they can't discover anything unless they reach the level of Outer Saint, at which point some Consciousness Spirit Light arises.
"This is truly absurd. You can see your own reflection in the thick fog, and you have to fight against yourself. Only by defeating that self can you pass through. If you fail, you'll never see the five-colored fog again."
"I really want to hit someone. Just now, I actually defeated myself! It hurts so much!"
In fact, many people have failed. They have discovered that the version of themselves they saw in the fog was their strongest self in the past, and now, many of them are at best at a draw.
Qin Ming said, "In that realm where reality and the divine intertwine, every arrangement has a profound meaning."
He has just attained enlightenment and needs this kind of tempering. From any perspective, the two places are connected, making this the best place to practice.
"It hurts so much! I almost killed myself!" Gan Jincheng coughed up blood and retreated. He was one of the best among them, but he still couldn't get over his own hurdle.
Someone suggested, "Everyone, once you enter and your image appears, don't rush into action. First, meditate quietly. If you experience a new level of improvement, then proceed with the challenge; otherwise, don't try."
After passing through the area shrouded in multicolored mist, a group of people suddenly turned around because they heard a loud commotion coming from there. "Hiss, no way, are those two guys really that strong?"
Does anyone remember those two strange teenagers who were at the back? Are they trying to pass the level now? This is making quite a commotion!
Clearly, Liu Hannya was determined to latch onto these two powerful junior brothers. They were extraordinary. She sent her team ahead while she waited patiently.
She witnessed with her own eyes a magnificent arched bridge appear in the thick fog, its aura terrifying.
Immediately, she turned pale, for she discovered that on the other side, it was as if a bright Great Sun was rising from the mist on the sea, and the radiant light made her feel uncomfortable.
You have to understand, she was Outer Domain; if she had stood close, she simply couldn't have imagined what would have happened.
"This... a talent at the level of Young Ancestor, no, it feels even more terrifying than Ling Yu!" Liu Hannya was shocked, feeling that the two youths in the colorful mist were more outrageous than the other.
She believed that if that New Life Evolver unleashed his blazing, Scorching Sun- like fist light, none of them would be able to withstand it. In particular, those on the Immortal Path, if they dared to extend their Consciousness Spirit Light, would likely be instantly ignited!
Soon after, Qin Ming and Little Wu emerged from this colorful land, finding it fascinating that they could actually fight another version of themselves.
However, the "self" reflected in the colorful mist was the state of the two before today, and did not show the changes they had undergone after attaining enlightenment in the ruins of the thatched hut.
Otherwise, even Qin Ming would have to walk out covered in blood, and might even end up in a fight to the death with another version of himself in the fog.
After such a great battle, he felt that the new route of the Silk Scripture was perfect. After testing and the tempering of actual combat, it became smoother and more suitable for him.
Little Wu spat out a mouthful of bloody foam, but he was quite satisfied and strode out.
He grinned and said, "Senior, why don't you swear an oath using forbidden techniques not to tell anyone what you've seen?"
Liu Hannya was taken aback. She already knew that these two people had a big secret, otherwise they wouldn't have remained unknown.
She took a deep breath and did as she was told, because she knew very well that those two guys looked harmless, but were definitely very dangerous.
Qin Ming and Little Wu walked slowly, still experiencing the changes within themselves.
"You two..." Liu Hannya's beautiful face showed a complicated expression. Could these be some Immortal Seed or God Seed, intentionally hidden among the team?
"Nothing special, just two nobodys. Senior, just pretend you didn't see anything," Little Wu said. "There's... a village!" Liu Hannya exclaimed in surprise. At this moment, she was standing on a low hill looking out.
Some people in the line ahead went in, while others went around and continued forward, clearly indicating a disagreement. A moment later, the three of them approached.
Qin Ming was surprised and said, "It's very quiet. Those people who went in seem to have vanished without a trace, not even making a sound?"
Just as they reached the edge of the village shrouded in mist, they suddenly heard shouts of battle coming from within; a fierce battle was raging.
"Run! Get out of here!" one of the boys cried out in despair.
A dozen or so figures, covered in blood, rushed outwards, but some of them were blown up along the way by short-handled hammers thrown out by others.
People screamed as they were pierced by spears thrown from the ground, their blood gushing out; a tragedy was unfolding here.
"What kind of genius disciple is this? So fragile? Haha, the academies in Kunlou Territory are nothing special!" A wolfish laugh rang out.
"Demon!" Liu Hannya's expression changed.
Qin Ming and Little Wu immediately rushed in. Although they disliked some people, they knew they had to unite against the demons on the plateau.
At this moment, Qin Ming fired his bow in quick succession, and immediately, some tall figures on the rooftops of the village who were throwing spears and short hammers were hit by arrows one after another, splattering blood.
Qin Ming did not use the Jade-Iron Arrow, nor did he take it out into the Heavenly Light; he achieved this effect purely by using the strength of his physical body to shoot the fine iron arrow.
"Run!"
In an instant, more than a dozen acquaintances rushed out.
"Don't go in! There are extremely powerful demons inside. Even Xin Youdao, Gan Jincheng, and Jiang Ruoli couldn't withstand them and were severely injured!"
Someone reminded them not to go and die in vain. They were grateful that Shen Wubing, Wu Yaozu, and Liu Hannya rushed in to save them, but they didn't think it would change anything.
Qin Ming said nothing and rushed inside. Xin Youdao and the others were severely injured but not instantly killed, which meant that the demons were not so formidable. However, he soon realized that he had oversimplified the matter.
Because a large group of people were blocked by four demons.
Even including the demons who stood on the rooftops throwing spears and hammers, they numbered less than ten.
Five teams, totaling no fewer than fifty people, arrived here, but they were scattered by the demons, and some were killed. With a boom, Little Wu threw his spear and flew into the battlefield like lightning.
Qin Ming fired arrows in quick succession, then picked up a short hammer and hurled it with a thunderous roar.
Of the four most powerful demons, one had a bloody shoulder wound from Arrow Feathers. Some of the demons standing on the rooftops were even pierced through by arrows.
"Has a powerful expert arrived?" a wolf-headed demon said, standing on the roof.
The Great Demon remained silent, standing still on the ground. They all appeared to be human, and had not shed a drop of blood on their bodies, demonstrating their formidable strength.
"Retreat quickly!" Xin Youdao whispered. His eyes lit up when he saw Qin Ming and Little Wu. There were still more than twenty people here, and even working together they couldn't defeat the Great Demon.
"Did I say you could leave?" a silver-haired boy asked. He was a demon indistinguishable from a human, and with a whoosh, he dashed out like lightning.
With a soft "plop," Sun Junlin of the Great Dream Dao Field was cleaved in two by his long sword!
Everyone turned pale. Sun Junlin was the leader of a team and was very strong, yet he died such a tragic death.
At the same time, a blond boy rushed out and pierced Lin Qianyu with his spear, lifting her up and causing her to scream in pain.
Although Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu rushed over at top speed and threw out short hammers and spears, they were blocked by the other two of the Great Demon.
With a bang, the blond boy suddenly jerked, sending Lin Qianyu flying. She crashed to the ground, clearly beyond saving; a gaping, bloody hole appeared in her heart.
This was also a genius who assembled a team, but tragically died. Qin Ming and Little Wu rushed forward and joined Xin Youdao and the others.
"Take the men and leave first!" Qin Ming whispered.
In fact, after the four young demons stopped fighting, the others fled on their own, not believing that the three reinforcements could change the course of the battle.
However, the most capable men, seeing that Xin Youdao had stayed behind, gritted their teeth and returned. They were quite loyal and didn't just think of escaping for themselves.
Jiang Ruoli, Gan Jincheng, and Xiao Yaqin, covered in blood, stood on this spot again, panting heavily.
Soon, they were shocked to learn that the two teenagers who rushed to their aid had exchanged blows with two of the Great Demon but were unharmed.
That's why the four boys who looked very human stopped chasing them.
Xin Youdao quickly informed him, "These are four very famous young demons on the plateau, all in the Second Realm. One of them has a very impressive background; he's the Black-Haired Youth who has a chance to compete for the Demon Seed, just like someone on our side has a chance to compete for the Immortal Seed. With a little more training, he'll become a force to be reckoned with."
Xin Youdao was very indignant. If his cultivation level hadn't been too low and he hadn't yet entered the Second Realm, he wouldn't have suffered such a huge loss today, and he certainly wouldn't have been so humiliated.
"You know, with so many of them, they were hunted by just four demons, and even their combined attack was useless." "Going to compete for the Demon Seed? He definitely has no chance!" Qin Ming said.
Jiang Ruoli, Gan Jincheng, Xiao Yaqin, and the others who returned were all taken aback. Was he really that confident? How dare he speak like that?
Then, they immediately realized that perhaps the two men's earlier behavior at the ruins of the thatched hut was genuine and not just an act?
"How many demons have entered this time? Are they deliberately waiting here to ambush us?" Qin Ming asked.
Xin Youdao explained, "No, our people took over part of the plateau, including this Secret Realm. These demons were here at the time and didn't have time to leave, so they went into hiding."
"Since that's the case, then kill them all!" Qin Ming said. He had been in the frontier of the wilderness and had fought fiercely with some demons. He knew how terrifying an old demon who had grown powerful could be. Right now, these aliens were very hostile to their side, and there was no room for reconciliation between the two sides.
"Two for each person!" Little Wu said.
The blond youth opposite spoke up, "Heh... What did I just hear? We wiped out a whole group of people. You two are indeed not weak, but to be so arrogant, I think you're tired of living!"
They approached proactively. As four young demons with great fame on the plateau, they were extremely confident. They had all stepped into the Second Realm, and each had a terrifying demon clan behind them.
Qin Ming didn't say anything and walked forward.
Little Wu immediately followed, joining him in facing the four unusual teenagers. "The two of them..." Gan Jincheng said, somewhat incredulously.
Liu Hannya whispered, "Perhaps we can win!"
"We'll also lend a hand and hold off those demons on the roof!" Jiang Ruoli said.
Xiao Yaqin's expression was complicated. She naturally understood that the two boys were very strong, and she had actually refused when Xin Youdao recommended them to her earlier.
"I don't know your origins, but are you perhaps contenders for the Immortal Seed? You certainly have an arrogant tone." The most powerful Black-Haired Youth spoke.
"Who's going up? Let's kill one first!" The Black-Haired Youth's tone was icy. He was equivalent to Quasi-Immortal Seed, his cultivation level had not yet reached the required standard, but his potential was great.
"Let me do it!" the silver-haired youth replied. It was he who cleaved Su Junlin in two at the last moment, demonstrating his profound skill and extreme ruthlessness.
"Brother, let me..." Before Little Wu could finish speaking, Qin Ming had already rushed out.
The silver-haired youth approached, wielding a blood-dripping longsword. Finding his opponent more proactive and already upon him, he grinned maliciously. He had already reached the Second Realm two years prior, making him Heavenly Prodigy among demons.
However, the next moment he was horrified, because a Five Colors Saber appeared in his opponent's hand, and Five-Colored Light Wheel rotating around his body, making his hair stand on end. This was not a friendly spar, but a demon-slaying contest. Qin Ming did not want to waste time and went all out from the start.
The two collided more than a dozen times in a very short period of time.
It's easy to imagine how strong the silver-haired youth was; he had clashed head-on with Qin Ming, who had just completed his enlightenment, so many times. (Read more at Xiuting)
The Mortal World clashed, their blades flashing, as they charged at each other.
Finally, after exchanging blows with Qin Ming again, the silver-haired youth rushed out quickly. With a clang, his long sword broke and fell to the ground, blood starting to flow from between his eyebrows, followed by his chest and abdomen splitting open.
With a soft "plop," his body was split in two, as if he had been cleaved in two, and only then did blood splatter everywhere!
I'll continue with two chapters tomorrow, otherwise some readers will feel there are too few updates.
(There's more to come!)