Dumbfounded

Immediately, someone objected, saying, "He's just a New Life Evolver. Just deal with him discreetly. Do you really want to provoke someone like Cao Qianqiu? Are you crazy!"

Several of the Cui Household's direct descendants are here, responsible for gathering intelligence and other information.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others also changed.

Who is Cao Qianqiu? He is one of the strongest figures in the Beyond the Mundane Pure Land, at the height of his power. In this great era of the Hundred Schools of Thought, he has the potential to abandon immortality and become an ancestor.

Others rebuked, "Don't play with fire! How can you people use a Grandmaster Level figure? Such a person's Pure Yang Consciousness Spirit Light is extremely sharp; he might sense anyone who tries to harm him beforehand."

An old man said in a deep voice, "Put away your scheming and manipulative thoughts. Others avoid the Cao family like the plague, and you want to get involved with them?"

His expression was solemn as he scanned the night sky, because Cao Qianqiu might still be on the plateau, and if he were to overhear this, a terrifying scene would surely unfold.

Cui Cheng laughed and said, "Gentlemen, please don't get agitated. I was just mentioning it casually. Using someone else to do your dirty work isn't as simple and crude as it sounds. Let the news circulate a bit more."

Some people shook their heads, believing that the issue was being complicated and was completely unnecessary.

"If we can confirm their identity, we will go there ourselves and kill them directly, without causing any further trouble."

Cui Cheng smiled and said, "Everyone, I want to drag more people down with me. Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun want to protect him, right? Wouldn't it be better to use them as pawns to get rid of them as well?"

Night fell over the Blood-Red Plateau, and shouts of battle echoed everywhere.

Qin Ming wielded his sword, traversing this land. For the Auspicious Beast Blood, he never hesitated to display his power when necessary, having slain numerous "Famous Fiend."

In a desolate Underground Palace, he stopped and looked at the dark stone.

He was somewhat uneasy about the Torn Cloth woven from Exotic Metal, because it had swallowed the Divine Nature of Giant Centipede and absorbed the dark power of the Ghost Pool.

If the Starfire Essence is completely devoured by it, he'll have nowhere to turn for help.

Qin Ming inspected it carefully. Fortunately, it was fairly well-behaved and never intentionally damaged the items in its storage space.

Qin Ming was extremely envious of this jet-black stone; it was a priceless treasure.

Because it can effectively enhance his strength.

For a fleeting moment, he even had an impulse: why not try refining it right now? Feed it with the Heavenly Light and see if it can undergo a violent transformation.

However, he restrained himself. In the Immortal Dojo, he was fully immersed in the role, able to conduct all sorts of experiments, repeatedly courting death, and doing whatever he pleased.

In reality, however, there is only one chance; either the outcome is perfect, or he is ruined or even dies on the spot.

Moreover, he had several ideas but had not yet decided whether to refine the Starfire Essence.

However, it does allow you to experience its power beforehand, and it won't take much time or effort; you can experience it instantly.

Qin Ming's cautious "inspection" will influence his decision and the path he will take in the future.

He used Adhesion Force to place the basin-sized stone in front of his right hand, not in direct contact, but separated by Torn Cloth about a foot square.

Then, he began to activate the Heavenly Light Force!

In an instant, he felt a stinging pain in his pupils. The light in front of his right hand was too terrifying, as if it were igniting the night sky, burning everything in its path, with sparks flying everywhere, destroying everything in its path.

The stone wall in front of the Underground Palace was originally engraved with Demon Race runes, but it was quickly broken open and then melted away, completely destroyed in the Golden Haze.

Qin Ming quickly stopped; he was tempted.

The Heavenly Light he activated and the Starfire Essence within the black stone briefly merged, resembling Immortal Sword formed from shattered Great Sun, indestructible and unbreakable.

This imposing aura even startled Qin Ming.

Could it be that he briefly fused with the alien substance and prematurely sensed the power of Mid Outer Saint?

Obviously, this approach has its flaws, because his cultivation level has not reached the Mid Outer Saint, and it consumes a great deal of Heavenly Light, allowing him to only experience it momentarily.

Moreover, he had not refined the Starfire Essence. If he hadn't been isolated by the Torn Cloth, he would most likely have been set on fire and "committed suicide" here.

Qin Ming was deeply moved by the fact that the "incomplete" form of the Mid Outer Saint could produce such a stunning performance.

This path is extraordinary; we've only found the Starfire Essence, lacking its opposite, the "Darknight Exotic Matter." If we could collect them all, how terrifying would it be?

The brilliant Heavenly Light that had just shone upon Qin Ming gave him a feeling that he could break through anything.

"This kind of experience should belong to the Pure Yang Palace's methods. If the Heavenly Light reaches the Extreme Yang level, then it is truly terrifying!"

Qin Ming knew that if this stone from Beyond Heaven fell into the hands of the Pure Yang Palace, it would surely be regarded as a priceless treasure.

"Before feeding it to the Heavenly Light, we should be cautious. If it gets discovered and someone comes to kill us and steal it, that would be tragic," he said, frowning.

In fact, it's not just Pure Yang Palace; Yin Yang Temple would definitely regard it as a divine object as well, and all the Top Great Sects would be envious.

This Starfire Essence is of great value to those on the Immortal Path and the God Path.

Qin Ming didn't linger; he put the stone into his Torn Cloth Space and quickly disappeared into the distance.

Next, he went all out and killed several notorious demons.

He continued to advance deeper into the plateau. Lu Zizai had told him to go all out and compete with all his might for the Auspicious Beast Blood.

Qin Ming didn't want to miss out. The auspicious blood could allow the physical body to Nirvana, shortening the time needed for cultivation and accumulating spiritual power. This was one of the most coveted Treasured Medicine for New Life Evolver.

Along the way, his battle achievements continued to increase. When he killed several very strong Fire Crow in front of a cliff piled with human skulls, he estimated that he was almost qualified to obtain the Blood of the Auspicious One.

"I wonder if the second dose of the precious blood will still be effective." Qin Ming wanted to try again, hoping to obtain another dose of the Treasured Medicine.

"Qingxu has been defeated again. Will his mentality be affected?" On the plateau, the Li Household's expert frowned deeply, sensing something was amiss.

Another person said, "I think he's let go. Now he wants to change his identity to hone himself and start afresh, which isn't a bad thing."

"It's very dangerous on the plateau, won't something happen to him?" someone worried.

"It's alright, he has a life-saving talisman from his sect, which will allow him to retreat calmly in a critical moment."

At this moment, Li Qingxu, wearing a mask, was walking alone, gazing ahead. He exuded murderous intent, sweeping away all kinds of demons and monsters along the way.

On the other side of Li Qingxu's territory, several miles away, Little Wu sensed someone was competing with him for demons, and his harvesting speed was clearly affected. He needed to investigate.

He believed that some ignorant fool was maliciously clearing his path; was this a provocation?

"An interesting piece of information has arrived: Qin Ming, the Abandoned Son of the Cui Household, is suspected of having mastered the Silk Book Method!"

At this moment, the direct descendant of the Li Household responsible for gathering intelligence, upon learning of this secret, immediately became interested.

"Silk Scripture... that sounds familiar. What's its origin?"

"This scripture, jointly researched by several Ancestor on the New Life Path, is said to be comparable to the Various Scriptures of the Immortal Path and rival various methods of achieving divinity in the Esoteric Sect, ensuring that no other path of cultivation can claim sole supremacy."

"So that's what it was. Weren't there too many problems, making it impossible to master?"

"That Qin Ming mastered it all on his own!"

Upon hearing this, some of the direct descendants of the Li Household on the plateau immediately began to have designs on the matter.

They then learned that Qin Ming had some entanglement with Li Qingxu, had been nearly killed, and had miraculously revived after his skull was shattered.

The Li Household naturally has many members who can only take the New Life Path. Now they have become more serious. This scripture has a very important origin, and if one can master it, it will have a profound impact.

Such a Silk Scripture, and such a person, deserve their serious study!

Some members of the Cui Household chuckled; they were the ones who sent out the message, but it went through several roundabout routes before finally reaching the Li Household.

"Yes, they don't know it's a gift from us; the news is very 'clean,' it absolves us of our own involvement."

The Cui Household members naturally wouldn't dare to directly provoke Cao Qianqiu, but with a little maneuvering, getting the Li Household to step in wouldn't be a problem.

Although they had stopped fighting with the Li Household, they had not forgotten the old grudges from back then. If their clan's patriarch had not survived and emerged from seclusion, they would have been in grave danger that time.

That old man from the Li Household has been accumulating power for a long time, and now he's quite terrifying.

"In that battle, many of the older members of my Cui Household, whose lives were nearing their end, went to their deaths. What a pity!"

"Once the Ancestor emerges from seclusion, and once Chong He has grown to a certain level, we must annihilate the Li Household!"

These direct descendants of the Cui Household spoke fiercely.

Then, they smiled, wanting to see if Meng Xinghai, Li Qingyun, and others behind Qin Ming had any plans and whether they would be dragged into the mess.

Cui Cheng laughed and said, "Li Household, don't be in a hurry, we'll play with you slowly."

An elder from the Cui Household said, "If the Silk Book Method can truly be mastered, we need to search Qin Ming's soul to find out the truth. This matter is of great importance."

On the Blood-Red Plateau, the Li Household members, after careful study, began to react.

"Send this letter out, go through a few rounds of questioning, and then find a way to have the Cui Household intercept it. Let them scout ahead, since Qin Ming and Li Qingyue's Hidden Family are very close."

"Be careful to avoid those smiling tigers from the Cui Household; deliver the message to the most reckless ones."

The Li Household family was cautious and did not personally get involved.

They were eager to obtain the Silk Book Method and find out how Qin Ming had mastered it, but after careful analysis, they concluded that it was unlikely he had mastered it on his own.

Perhaps, behind Qin Ming, there is still Ancestor of silk Silk Book Method who is not dead, guiding him onto that path.

They didn't know Qin Ming well enough, so naturally they would overthink things.

They also wanted to make a move, but they wanted to wait and see how things developed. It would be ideal if they could drag Meng Xinghai, the Hidden Family, and the Cui Household into the mess.

"What did you say? Our Cui Household has intercepted an important piece of information. After discovering Qin Ming, some people have rushed over to intercept and kill him!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Cheng and the others were all dumbfounded.

This was completely beyond their expectations!