Night Without End
Chapter 369

Since ancient times, flourishing ages have faced heaven's trials

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Under the cover of night, before the Earthen City, a group of Ancestor... knelt!

Whether it's Esoteric Sect, the Immortal Path, or the New Life Path, without exception, the entire leadership goes forward to pay homage.

This scene stunned everyone, especially the young adults and promising teenagers. They felt as if the sky had fallen and the earth had sunk, their worldviews shattered.

In their eyes, the Ancestor of Night Prefecture was confident and assertive, never bowing his head. Even when faced with attacks from both the Nomadic Hunting Civilization and the Demon Civilization, he dared to confront them alone and win. Even when the Pugong Earth Immortal attacked, he remained calm and dug a large pit in advance to "send them away".

Now, why have the ancestors' knees buckled? They've kowtowed in public like this, completely overturning the perceptions of all young people.

After the great shock in the hearts of the visitors from Outer Domain, they wanted to watch the excitement here, only to find that some of their own Sixth Realm experts were also bowing down.

For example, disciples of the Earth Immortal Savage Wilderness Domain Northern Region, experts from the Western Territory, and kings and nobles from the Eastern Land all eventually stepped forward to pay their respects, performing the most meticulous and respectful rituals.

"Greetings, Fifth Ancestor!" This time, even Cao Qianqiu came. Even he bowed his head, no longer displaying his former domineering attitude or the arrogance that once threatened to break through the "iron plate" of the world.

In the Past Tathagata the Buddha harbored turbulent emotions, he dared to act arrogantly before the Present Tathagata, brazenly addressing him as "Junior Nephew." But here, he kowtowed and said, "Greetings, Third Ancestor."

Suddenly, the Master and young men behind them realized what had happened: the group of people who came out of Earthen City were all Old Ancestor from various paths?

They were a group of road pioneers from ancient times!

This group of people are enshrined in the Ancestor hall. They once dared to "Great Wilderness Expansion" at special historical Nodes on various paths, making great achievements and excavating new worlds in their respective systems. Their life stories are well known to high-ranking officials throughout history.

Today, they have stepped out of legend and into reality!

"Greetings, First Ancestor!" Even He Lian Chengyun knelt down.

The people on the Immortal Path were shocked: the founder of the Imperial Immortal Sect was still alive?

This sent chills down the spines of the group; such an ancient monster was simply too far removed from the present day.

Even if one becomes an immortal and a being of the Seventh Realm, by this time, one should have already passed away. Time is like a millstone, and one's immortal lifespan should have come to an end long ago.

"Greetings, Second Ancestor!" Sky-Pillar, a burly man with bulging muscles, also arrived at the scene. His expression was quite complicated; he had unexpectedly encountered a living Ancestor.

If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off remaining in seclusion within the church and not getting involved in this mess.

Sky-Pillar may look rough, but he couldn't have lived this long if he was a real brute. He believed that the return of these "living fathers" who should have disappeared in the old era could be even more troublesome than the chaos caused by the Grand Emperor ".

In fact, some of the higher-ups here originally did not want to immediately "recognize their ancestry" and wanted to consider it further, taking into account the current stability issues in Night Prefecture.

However, some of the higher-ups were direct descendants of the old pioneers who had become immortals, and they couldn't wait to "recognize their kinship" on the spot, putting the other Ancestor who were still "keeping their distance" in a dilemma.

"Rise, all of you. You are all far stronger than we were before we became immortals. A new generation replaces the old, and you are all exceptionally talented, each and every one of you is remarkable."

Immortal Mist and along the Golden Light Path, a group of Old Ancestor nodded in approval, personally helping the kneeling Ancestor to their feet with expressions of satisfaction.

With a whoosh, after figuring out the situation, a group of Master, young adults, and young Immortal Seed all knelt down and kowtowed, having no choice but to pay their respects with the highest honors.

"You are all good children, get up!" A group of ancient Ancestor smiled kindly, emitting Immortal Light, and lifted up a group of descendants.

Some of the old Master seem to be in a daze; how many years has it been since they were called children? This really does evoke a sense of history.

At this moment, these children, who are at least over a hundred years old, seem to have returned to their innocent and ignorant days.

In fact, the emotions of visitors from Outer Domain are more complex. They have traveled tens or even hundreds of thousands of miles to reach this place, and it is truly absurd that they can encounter a group of "living fathers" across such a vast territory.

No one expected that after the mysterious Earthen City associated with Jade Capital was discovered, and as the "Natives" emerged, this place would become a large-scale ancestral recognition site.

"Esteemed Ancestor, your immortal countenances remain youthful and your prime is at its peak. Your return from the depths of the mist is truly a momentous occasion. We humbly request your guidance, for we juniors are here to receive your instruction."

Such words were certainly not something Sky-Pillar or Cao Qianqiu could say. In fact, when "Rough Guy" saw Lao Cao, he wanted to beat him up again in front of all the Ancestor.

Cao Qianqiu ignored Sky-Pillar. This was his period of dormancy; he needed to endure the loneliness. One day, he would make a powerful comeback.

The First Ancestor of the Imperial Immortal Sect said, "Throughout history, prosperous times have often been fraught with trials; only those who survive these tribulations enjoy the Blessings."

The Heavenly Tribulation could be a natural disaster, or it could be a celestial demon.

The third Ancestor of the Tathagata Sect spoke up, "Jade Capital has temporarily stopped, radiating auspicious light, scattering scriptures and rare treasures among its inhabitants. Once it departs, Night Prefecture may be struck by calamity and must possess the power to protect itself and avert this perilous situation."

The Ancestor ' simple words caused the high-ranking figures from all sides to frown deeply. Was the future of Night Prefecture bleak?

The Master and the young man felt a chill in their hearts. In the present Night Prefecture, Earth Immortal dared not enter Yezhou, which seemed to be a place of refuge from calamity. But once Jade Capital was far away, something terrible might happen and the Heavenly Change!

This meeting in front of Earthen City caused Xuanran in Night Prefecture and shocked the world.

Throughout history, prosperous times have often been fraught with hardship. The impending disappearance of Jade Capital) has sparked widespread fear. Will the long-peaceful Yezhou (Night Prefecture) face calamity in the future?

"Not necessarily!"

After the leaders from various factions left Earthen City, they were not filled with apprehension. Some of them were secretly discussing the matter, feeling that the ancient Ancestor were exaggerating.

In fact, in front of the Earthen City, they spent a long time with those "living Ancestor," showing respect while also asking many questions directly.

However, some of the answers did not satisfy He Lian Chengyun, Sky-Pillar, and others.

Those Ancestor said that they were able to survive because of the "gift" of the Jade Capital, and that they had been in slumber for most of the long years.

Therefore, they missed many Major Historical Events.

"They say that Night Prefecture, as a small dock temporarily used by Jade Capital, should not be punished by Heaven. Perhaps one day it will prosper. Everything they are doing now is in accordance with Jade Capital's 'divine will'."

"When the Jade Capital disappeared in the past, it was briefly on the verge of collapse, and it seemed that it had some problems of its own!"

"Although they are the Ancestor of their respective paths, I always feel that they are hiding something, or perhaps have other motives."

The high-ranking officials of Night Prefecture were somewhat overwhelmed during their secret meetings, as they didn't have a good way to deal with those "living Ancestor."

They suspected that something might have happened in Jade Capital, otherwise why would they have lingered for so long?

Why have the Ancestor of all generations revived and returned? Perhaps the answer lies in the Night Prefecture.

Not long after, those old Ancestor from the old era personally left Earthen City and appeared in various parts of Night Prefecture, some even returning to their own lineages.

Under the long night, in numerous cities, countless people were engaged in heated discussions.

Many young monks showed fervor, showing great respect and admiration for the founder of the sect and those "celebrities" who left a strong mark on history, and they couldn't wait to make a pilgrimage to them.

"They became immortals, and then returned; this is an immortal myth being integrated into the present world!"

In Night Prefecture, people on all roads were restless.

The contemporary Ancestor realized that it was easier for these old Ancestor to seize power than for those "Grand Emperor".

Because, apart from the top leaders, everyone else highly regards the Old Ancestor and wishes they could worship them.

After traveling the world for many days, one of the First Ancestor of the Immortal Path finally spoke, mobilizing his immense influence.

"In present-day Night Prefecture, although the various routes maintain a fragile facade of cooperation, deep-seated resentments exist. Moreover, the vast land is divided among Three Great Dynasties and more than a dozen other dynasties, making it like a heap of loose sand. Only by uniting all forces and working together as one can there be any possibility of rebuilding a glorious and prosperous era."

The First Ancestor figures are living myths. Regardless of their true level of cultivation, their words now stir up the winds and clouds, affecting all things in the world and causing tremors in all directions.

Clearly, many people agreed, nodding in agreement and agreeing that what he said made perfect sense.

"Night Prefecture, long divided, must unite; it is time to rebuild a unified Imperial Dynasty."

"Wrong! The Ancestor have all become immortals; perhaps it's time to establish an immortal Immortal Dynasty!"

The leaders of various factions in the world have remained silent in the face of the actions of these "living Ancestor" after their return, and many have chosen to go into seclusion.

Under the long night, people in various cities held heated discussions, believing that the Three Great Dynasties and more than ten other dynasties should be merged, and that the Immortal Dynasty should be established.

Neither the Ancestor nor the leaders of various factions seemed to be in a hurry, letting the news spread and become a hot topic of discussion in various places.

Time flies, and more than three months have passed in the blink of an eye. We have moved from early spring into summer, which means the rainy season has arrived.

During this period, Qin Ming studied the scriptures in a remote place, far from the dazzling Giant City, and stayed out of the heated discussions, cultivating diligently in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall.

He naturally heard the news from the core area of Night Prefecture, and was initially stunned, but he quickly calmed down.

"Some of the legendary Ancestor who have left their mark on history are still alive. If they were to return to the present day, it's highly likely that a major event would occur..."

One summer night, a torrential downpour and lightning raged, turning the entire Thunderfire Alchemy Hall a fiery red, almost transparent, with countless Thunderfire rolling across its metal tiles.

Qin Ming sighed. The types of Extraterrestrial Substance are limited, and Thunderfire do not always bring new Heavenly Light and brand-new flames. It is becoming increasingly difficult to seek "resources" from the heavens.

Suddenly, he looked up in the golden palace and saw a tall figure walking through the rain and into the night sky, strolling leisurely towards him.

This person possessed extraordinary perception; even amidst the dense, intertwined lightning, his figure dodged it high in the sky, displaying a remarkable ethereal and otherworldly quality.

Qin Ming's pupils contracted. This was an extremely dangerous and unfathomable expert, who seemed to be after him.

He lay hidden in this place, quite secretively, content with solitude for several months, but was eventually found, shattering the original tranquility.

Qin Ming's eyes were deep as he chose to Spirit Travel, his consciousness merging with the Heavenly Light, and instantly leaving his body. He deliberately entered the night sky covered by torrential rain.

His physical body sat peacefully in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall. In fact, he retained a small amount of consciousness. Due to his practice of the <Body Refining and Dao Integration Scripture>, his physical combat strength was also astonishing.

In the heavy rain, as streaks of lightning flashed and illuminated the dark world, the figure in the night sky was clearly revealed.

He was a Green-Clad Youth, possessing both a detached and serene air, and a menacing aura of killing intent hidden beneath his calm demeanor; he was a rather dangerous individual.

"You're very good!" He nodded as he watched Qin Ming disappear into the night sky.

Qin Ming knew that the visitor was up to no good. The other party chose to "visit" on such a rainy night because they didn't want to alert anyone, and they had already locked onto him.

"Is the world about to descend into chaos?" Qin Ming murmured. Right now, all the Golden Period factions are at their best, yet someone is trying to come after him.

He guessed that this person might not be from Night Prefecture.

"Are you a visitor from Outer Domain, or a descendant of the Earthen City?" Qin Ming asked.

The Green-Clad Youth smiled faintly and did not respond. With a flick of his finger, a Nine-Colored Flying Sword appeared out of thin air in the rainstorm, releasing a dazzling light that seemed to outshine even the lightning, tearing through the dark night.

Qin Ming frowned deeply. This was indeed a master of the Fourth Realm, and a Seed Level Figure at that, while he himself was still in the Mid-Third Realm.

A Heavenly Prodigy on this path, a top seed admired by the world, if someone were to surpass him by a Major Realm, his chances of survival would be slim.

Qin Ming is very strong and has never encountered an opponent in the same field. However, his opponent's realm is high and his cultivation is deep enough to crush everything.

Moreover, this person seems to possess extraordinary talent and is quite remarkable!

"However, today might be different!" Qin Ming said, fearless.

It's all because of today's unusual weather: torrential rain pours down like rivers, and lightning weaves a net across the sky.

The most important point in the "Overlord's Testament" is that one should use the power of heaven and earth to nourish oneself and to harness the energy of mountains and rivers for one's own benefit.

Undoubtedly, Overlord referenced some of the secret teachings of the Esoteric Sect and effectively combined them with the New Life Path.

On this basis, Qin Ming also drew on the methods of the Immortal Path, merging the three paths into one and using the Mental Field as a bridge. Whether it is the Earthly Field, the Heavenly Field, or the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, as well as various strange landscapes, they can all be utilized.

Without a doubt, under the current extreme circumstances, Qin Ming should be very strong!

At this moment, concentric circles of Spirit Field Wave expanded outward from him.

"The legendary... Heavenly Demon Force Field!" The Green-Clad Youth looked at him.

Qin Ming did not respond. He sensed something and looked westward. In the rain, a White-Clad Woman appeared. In the night, under the rain, and when lightning flashed, she was particularly conspicuous.

Above her head, a canopy appeared, flowing with precious light, blocking the torrential rain and shielding her from the lightning, making her appear incomparably noble and mysterious.

The Green-Clad Youth frowned, unsure whether he didn't recognize the White-Clad Woman or simply didn't want her to appear.

Qin Ming turned his head again and looked due south, where a man and a woman were approaching. The two of them were walking through the night sky in the pouring rain.

"Is it this lively tonight?" Qin Ming asked, scanning the surroundings. The Spirit Field Wave emanating from him seemed to gradually take on an immortal glow.

Meanwhile, a nearly charred human skin traversed the night fog and torrential rain, entering the Black White Mountain area and rapidly approaching Double Tree Village.

He transmitted his voice through the rain, saying, "I've heard that a senior has been living in seclusion here, so I've come to pay my respects."

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