A Sensation
Under the long night, a bright-eyed young man appeared. His slender body looked as if a gust of wind could blow him away, yet many people recognized him at a glance as Qin Ming.
This caused a commotion, with gasps of surprise. How could someone who had been dead for so long suddenly reappear?
Many people found it hard to believe, some even unable to believe their eyes.
Since Qin Ming started going all out and began eating the newly sprouted, tender spirit mushrooms, he has never been thin again; in fact, he has been radiant with health these days.
He himself felt that after being trapped in a desperate situation for so long, it would be quite unbelievable to walk out "smoothly and gracefully".
At this level, it's incredibly easy for him to "slim down"; "evaporating" the water vapor in his body is the most effective method.
Therefore, Qin Ming is not exactly skinny, but she is far from plump and radiant; her outer garments are quite loose, with flowing sleeves.
This place instantly erupted in excitement. Not to mention others, even Grandmaster were stunned. What incredible vitality! It was nothing short of a miracle!
Dressed in white, Li Qingyue's hair and flawless face glowed in the light of the Fire Spring, making her appear as if she were bathed in a divine radiance.
She floated forward, all her worries and anxieties swept away.
Seeing the familiar figure return, she completely relaxed, as if a ray of morning glow had fallen upon her, and her slight smile was bright and radiant.
In recent days, she had considered using the Eight Trigrams Furnace as a "bet" to ask the Ancestor to find someone.
Unfortunately, the Great Dream Divine Mushroom blocked her way. The Old Senior was very classy and directly advised her not to engage in meaningless exploration, saying that no one in the younger generation could survive in such an environment.
"Fairy Mu, think about it carefully. If my Ming Ge has offspring, the door panels and lintels of New Life Path will all belong to the child's uncles, and the two future Heavenly God will protect him!"
At the back of the crowd, Wu Yaozu, who had been earnestly "talking" with Mu Xingyao, suddenly stopped talking, and his eyes widened instantly.
His previously low spirits vanished in an instant, his eyes and brows sparkling with light, as if he had ascended to heaven, and his mood was... excellent.
Mu Xingyao's body tensed up; she had almost attacked just now.
She thought this short-haired boy had gone mad, being so paranoid, and that he and the other boy, who was as big as a door panel, were scrutinizing her from head to toe. If they kept talking, they'd practically drag her to get her pregnant!
Xiang Yiwu, who had been quiet and reserved not long ago, was now excited and said, "I knew it! Brother Qin, as a pioneer, couldn't possibly have died young!"
As the gatekeeper of New Life Path, his large body and strong physique caused the ground to tremble violently when he took a single step.
Meng Xinghai could hardly believe what he was seeing. He quickly covered his face with his sleeve and quietly wiped his eyes. How could he let anyone notice if his eyes were red?
He instantly recovered, chatting and laughing, saying, "Great! This kid actually came back alive and kicking. It really worried me for a long time. Now all the dark clouds have cleared!"
Yu Gensheng was originally on the verge of tears, feeling extremely sad and in great pain, suddenly had two Divine Radiance shoot out from his eyes.
The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out, and more than a hundred strands of hair on his head started to flutter without any wind. Then he burst into laughter.
His mood had truly been a rollercoaster ride; he had escaped from the Abyss and was now on the clouds, his whole body glowing as if he were about to ascend to immortality.
Li Qingyun also laughed heartily. The tightness in his chest had turned into a feeling of relief, as if he had eaten a ginseng fruit, and all the pores on his body had opened up.
Today, Earthen City was unsealed, and those who had been trapped were released. People from major newspapers were all waiting here, ready to provide immediate coverage.
The Night Report reporters froze, completely dumbfounded. Just a short while ago, they had reported with absolute certainty that Qin Ming had died a gruesome death, his body never to be found.
As a result, the return of the main character was destined to cause a sensation. Qin Ming survived the death calamity and walked out of the forbidden zone formed by the Great Dream Divine Mushroom. This was simply creating an incredible myth.
This naturally highlights the lack of rigor in the Night Report, and it was a slap in the face for the reporter.
A group of acquaintances rushed over quickly.
"Brother, you've lost weight," Xiang Yiwu said.
"Door Panel, didn't you see Fairy Li talking to Brother Qin? Why are you rushing over to join in the fun!"
"Who said I'm a door panel?" The Xiang Yiwu's eyes widened as he searched through the dense crowd.
The news shocked everyone present. Wasn't it supposed to be impossible for anyone to survive in that forbidden area?
Cui Household: "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Upon receiving the news, the group of esteemed elders of the Cui Household were utterly stunned. Could there be anything more outrageous than this? The Ancestor himself had determined that, apart from the spirit mushrooms, all life in that desolate region had been extinguished.
The Cui Household family members remained stunned for a long time, unable to laugh anymore, their expressions turning solemn.
Under the long night, when some of the older members of other major organizations saw the letter on their desks, almost all of them had the same reaction: they thought it was fake news.
Once the information was confirmed to be reliable, some of the older guys were completely stunned, instinctively blurting out, "This young man, I...!"
How could he have survived? Everyone thought it was a fairy tale.
In the distance, the boy behind the Xin Yuan, upon hearing the latest news, muttered to himself, "He actually didn't die, didn't turn into ashes. That's quite interesting. Perhaps you truly have a place in this era. It seems that one day, I'll have to personally take action and send you to your release."
He gazed towards Kunling and said, "In this era of road construction where a hundred schools of thought contend, having some shining competitors makes things less lonely."
Qi Yunxiao's face turned ashen. He had celebrated for nothing; that person was still alive!
He was a brilliant sun from the Eastern Land, but after his Spirit Travel journey was abandoned, he was still in Night Prefecture. He had no face to return to the Eastern Land in the short term, and he felt that he had become a joke.
Outside the Earthen City, under the cover of night, Li Qingyue personally cast a spell to brush away the dust from Qin Ming's body, which was naturally a touch of vicissitude that the latter had deliberately added to himself.
If he returned completely untouched, it would be somewhat unreasonable. Qin Ming felt he was being very low-key at the moment, but he was still overwhelmed by pairs of burning gazes.
He knew perfectly well what many people were thinking and wanted to know how he had survived.
He had already reported some things to the Ancestor, so there was no need to repeat them to irrelevant people.
At that time, several Ancestor arrived in person and were briefly surprised when they discovered him, wondering if the boy had been Body Seizure the Great Dream Divine Mushroom.
However, after the Heavenly Inspection Divine Mirror inspected the area, it concluded that Qin Ming had no problems.
Therefore, Qin Ming had to secretly report that Lu Zizai had left him a mysterious "backup plan" that would help him successfully avert disaster when he was in dire straits.
Some Ancestor the Immortal Path did not believe it and wanted to try it themselves, personally probing his Consciousness Spirit Light.
However, since the Ancestor of the New Life Path is here, and the Present Tathagata is nearby, he can make the final decision. Since Qin Ming has investigated through the Heavenly Inspection Divine Mirror, there is naturally no problem.
Luo Yao, White-Clad Girl, was also present to greet Jiang Ran. At this moment, she stared wide-eyed at Qin Ming.
She began, "I even burned two pieces of paper for him; it wasn't for nothing that we met, and yet he's come back to life?"
Even surrounded by a crowd and surrounded by various voices, Qin Ming still heard her words and really wanted to give her a finger.
"Sister Ran, if you were alone in the wilderness, with spores flying everywhere, could you survive?" she asked in a low voice.
"That kind of scene is Hell difficult!" Jiang Ran, dressed in green, replied.
In fact, everyone who entered Earthen City knew very well how remarkable it was that Qin Ming had survived on his own. Without the protection of the Ancestor, how many people in the city would have been unharmed?
Many people need the protection of the Ancestor, otherwise they will die.
At this moment, Pei Shuyan, Zhuo Qingming, and the others were all extremely shocked, their hearts filled with unease, and they secretly marveled at what kind of prodigy this was! He actually managed to survive on his own!
Little Tathagata stared at Qin Ming for a long time. He considered himself the orthodox one, and his lineage had living Sage suppressed the world and could guide future disciples.
And that boy from a collateral branch, who had mastered the Chaos Force, could he really comprehend the true meaning of "immortality"? He was even able to withstand the erosion of the Divinity Spores. He had deep doubts about this!
Cui Chonghe remained silent, feeling a sense of urgency for the first time. In the realm of talent, he felt he had encountered an incredible opponent, someone whose abilities were almost outrageously strange.
Back when Qin Ming was just his stand-in, he didn't take him seriously at all. But as the other party rose to prominence time and time again, he finally realized that this was a young man with boundless potential. If this continued, the Cui Household might be in great danger someday!
Xiao Jinye, Lu Chenxiao, Qi Jiyue, and other outstanding figures from Outer Domain all looked at Qin Ming with complicated expressions. This young man, who was not qualified to attend the Immortal Peach Gathering, had actually managed to create such a miracle!
Naturally, some people from Earthen City also came out, including the Twelve Golden Immortals, the First Ancestor, and other figures, as well as young people with astonishing backgrounds, such as Gao Chan. He looked at Qin Ming with a strange expression. Was this young man, who hadn't been given an invitation, really that powerful?
Outside the body of the Gao Chan, a Mount Sumeru Field, rippled and then quickly receded.
Everyone was amazed and shocked, but Mu Xingyao breathed a sigh of relief. If the real person hadn't shown up soon, she would have fought Little Wu to the death. That guy was spouting wild and inappropriate words, and she was about to explode with anger.
"Young friend Qin actually survived such a life-threatening ordeal, defying all common sense, it's like a myth," an old man sighed.
"The Ancestor himself said that only those with extraordinary talent, mastery of divine fire, and skills approaching the Dao can fight for that sliver of hope. Brother Qin, you possess all of these qualities; you are truly astonishingly talented!" Even a renowned elder addressed a young man like Qin Ming as a brother.
"Incredible! The younger generation is truly formidable!" Even Grandmaster couldn't help but exclaim.
People were full of praise, and this miracle truly touched many people, sparking a heated discussion.
Li Qingyue's slender, white hands emitted a Light Harmony that flowed into Qin Ming's body. She used the power of the Eight Trigrams Furnace to purify Qin Ming's body, worried that he might have hidden injuries.
Helian Zhaoyu's pupils contracted, and then, feeling a sharp pain in his heart, he clenched his fists, his emotions surging violently, and said, "Who knows how he survived!"
Although the sound was very soft, everyone nearby heard it.
Beside him, Wei Cheng, dressed in black, whispered, "Could it be that he's been Body Seizure or his mind is being controlled by the Great Dream Divine Mushroom?"
Qin Ming, with his keen senses, clearly heard the voice. His eyes immediately shot out two cold beams of light. At this moment, to say such a thing, the other party's intentions were hardly benevolent.
Wei Cheng, in particular, is quite vicious.
His casual remark, seemingly unintentional, was absolutely deliberate.
If this were to be analyzed in depth and generate various doubts, it might put Qin Ming in a dangerous situation.
Li Qingyue's pretty face was frosty as she said, "Slandering others behind their backs, do you even deserve to be called Immortal Seed? I'm ashamed to associate with you."
She took a step forward, and ripples immediately spread out beneath her feet. A radiant light expanded across the ground, causing Wei Cheng and Helian Zhaoyu to tremble violently and stagger backward.
She questioned, "Is there anything you can't say to my face?"
Clearly, Li Qingyue wanted to suppress the two and force them to come and apologize.
Qin Ming gestured to her that he would do it himself.
He walked forward, and the crowd immediately parted to make way for him.
Qin Ming spoke up, "The Heavenly Inspection Divine Mirror reflects my image perfectly, and there is no doubt that the Ancestor personally guided me out of my predicament. Do you not recognize the Heavenly Inspection Divine Mirror, or do you not trust the Ancestor?"
Wu Yaozu also spoke up, "You two are truly despicable people. My Ming Ge survived a near-death experience and returned from the battlefield, and you still slander him? Are you even human?"
Wei Cheng said, "I was just saying it casually, you don't need to take it to heart. If you have a clear conscience, you naturally won't feel anything."
"Some things shouldn't be said carelessly!" Xiang Yiwu said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing coldly, feeling that the other party had a very sharp tongue.
Qin Ming looked directly at the two men and said, "I suspect you've been possessed by demons from outside Night Prefecture!"
He had barely returned when someone started causing trouble. He spoke his mind frankly, saying, "Since we suspect each other, let's check each other out."
Then, Spiritual Field expanded outwards from Qin Ming's body, covering both of them.
Wei Cheng and Helian Zhaoyu's expressions changed, and they naturally had to retaliate. They knew very well that this prominent figure on New Life Path was extremely powerful and Spiritual Field.
No one expected that the conflict between the two sides would be so swift and direct; they started fighting without even exchanging a word.
Qin Ming had indeed just returned from the battlefield. He had killed many Mushroom Men, which could be considered meritorious. Since the other side had already tried to smear him, he naturally wouldn't be polite. Everyone could see that the other side had provoked him first, so what did it matter if he tore off the mask now?
In an instant, Dark Light surged from Wei Cheng's body. He was like a black Solar Yang, bursting forth with extremely powerful Consciousness Spirit Light, clearly indicating that he had mastered an extremely powerful Cultivation Method on the Immortal Path.
Helian Zhaoyu had fought Qin Ming before and suffered a crushing defeat. Today, in a fit of intense emotion, he casually uttered a remark that sparked a conflict. Knowing that regret was useless, he immediately retaliated.
The main thing is that he was motivated by shame and worked hard for the past year, believing he is stronger than he was last winter and might be able to redeem himself.
Then, people saw the slender Qin Ming step forward, his sleeves fluttering, without any intention of using his hands, relying solely on the expansion of his Spiritual Field.
In an instant, the Dark Light that Wei Cheng unleashed was all squeezed back, flowing backward like a waterfall and disappearing into his own body, causing him to tremble violently.
Helian Zhaoyu has mastered the Gonggong Dharma Image and the Zhurong Golden Body. When the two are combined, they can form Water-Fire Yin Yang Diagram. In addition, he has other Inner Landscape deities. When all realms are combined, he is truly incomparably powerful!
However, he was horrified to discover that Qin Ming had made even greater progress than a year ago, surpassing his own rate of improvement. Even the combined power of his many Inner Landscape realm deities was being suppressed.
With a thud, Wei Cheng knelt down on one knee. He could no longer hold on and was overwhelmed by Qin Ming's Spiritual Field.
Helian Zhaoyu retreated again and again, but he couldn't stop the Spirit Field Wave.
Qin Ming walked forward and placed his hand on Wei Cheng's head, as if examining it.
Wei Cheng knew that this was just an insult to him. If it were a real life-or-death duel, he would already be dead. One palm strike from his opponent would surely kill him instantly.
He was filled with shame and indignation; in a moment of carelessness, he had suffered such a humiliating disgrace.
Qin Ming shoved him aside without any politeness, leaving him lying on the ground, and continued to stride forward, heading straight for Helian Zhaoyu.
Qin Ming's nonchalant attitude made Wei Cheng feel extremely humiliated. The other party was too casual, treating him as nothing. He was now lying on the ground like Scarecrow, unable to move.
As everyone's gaze fell upon him, Wei Cheng felt as if his chest was about to explode.
Helian Zhaoyu was shocked. His opponent's progress was even faster than his own. He retreated with difficulty, trying to break free from the constraints of the Spiritual Field.
However, he found himself increasingly powerless, and after a year apart, his opponent had become far more dangerous than before.
Many people stepped aside, giving them room to make their move.
However, Little Tathagata did not retreat. Instead, he stood still and saw Helian Zhaoyu struggling to retreat. He placed his hand on the other's back to help him dispel the suppression of the Spiritual Field.
"You want to get involved in this mess?" Qin Ming looked at him.
"That's enough for you." Little Tathagata had short, naturally curly hair and a sturdy build. He said calmly, seemingly casual and composed, but actually quite eager to intervene and hopefully subdue this collateral descendant with one hand.
Qin Ming's Spirit Field Wave became clearer and more tangible, like layers of ripples or Divine Ring, undulating forward.
At this moment, Helian Zhaoyu was stunned. He was completely suppressed and unable to move. Most importantly, he seemed to see a giant mushroom towering into the dark clouds.
His Divine Capital was pounding with disbelief. He felt as if he were still helping his Ancestor test the magic and research the Divinity Spores, and he was experiencing all sorts of hallucinations.
Little Tathagata was taken aback, and then felt like vomiting, because for the past few months he had been experiencing the Void Realm and being eroded by Divinity Spores, and the sight of mushrooms made him want to gag.
Now, he discovered that Qin Ming's Spiritual Field was filled with spiritual mushrooms of all sizes and colors, ranging from the size of a water basin to the size of a mountain peak, with foreground and background views overlapping, creating a hazy and mysterious atmosphere.
He gasped, realizing he was returning to Earthen City, only to relive that unbearable experience.
He even doubted at one point whether he had left Earthen City and was still in an illusion.
Little Tathagata a moment, Little Buddha was lost in thought, Chaos Force erupted, causing him to retreat rapidly and escape from that strange Spiritual Field. Only after he was completely out of that area did he realize that he had almost been hit.
This is a bit outrageous. He's standing at the Fourth Realm, yet he's actually attained enlightenment. It's truly unbelievable.
Although it was only a momentary lapse in concentration, it could be very serious in a real life-or-death battle; he might be severely injured or even killed.
The crowd was puzzled. The Great Dream Spiritual Field was targeted. They did not see the Spirit Mushroom, but they found that Helian Zhaoyu was frozen in place and his consciousness was dazed. Little Tathagata flew backward as if avoiding a snake or scorpion or seeing a ghost or god. This was really outrageous.
Qin Ming stepped closer to Helian Zhaoyu, placed his hand on his head, and then patted his left shoulder, saying, "Take care of yourself!"
He didn't intentionally humiliate his opponent, but simply standing there in front of him, making casual movements, and having the opponent unable to retaliate, was enough to say everything.
Qin Ming's nonchalant attitude truly shocked many people.
Everyone present knew that he had completely distanced himself from Helian Zhaoyu, Wei Cheng, and the others; the latter were no longer his match. If they were on a real battlefield, both of them would have already lost their heads.
Qin Ming did not launch a fierce attack; rather, he strolled leisurely, calmly and serenely crushing his two opponents with just Spirit Field Wave.
Moreover, it seems that the Little Tathagata also nearly fell victim to the attack.
At this moment, the Little Tathagata had retreated turned grim. He had once withstood a blow from Master, and he was indeed extremely powerful in the Fourth Realm, truly extraordinary.
Today, due to his carelessness, he was actually frightened away by a collateral descendant of the Third Realm, which he felt was a loss of face.
He took a step forward and pressed forward again.
"Forget it, how old are you? Still trying to act like a teenager? Don't you even know your real age!" Yu Gensheng said, stepping forward to block his path.
Qin Ming's return filled Old Yu with immense excitement and joy. Having come to this place in person, how could he possibly tolerate Little Tathagata's aggressive behavior?
Li Qingyue flicked her finger, producing a clanging sound. A ball of Six Ding Divine Fire emerged from her fingertip. She set her sights on Little Tathagata, ready to strike if he dared to be presumptuous again.
Why did it come to this?
There's no need for a major fuss.
Others also spoke up.
Little Tathagata snorted coldly and retreated, with no chance of survival.
The atmosphere here then returned to its lively state.
"Brother Qin, how did you manage to get through this?" Many people asked, surrounding Qin Ming.
Qin Ming said, "With lofty ambitions, I'd feast on divine mushrooms when hungry, and quench my thirst with spirit mushroom soup when thirsty. Alas, these past few months, the sight of mushrooms makes me want to vomit."
"Let's go to Kunlun City together, and I'll give you a welcome feast!" Wu Yaozu said.
Immediately, Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun nodded in agreement, Li Qingyue and Qin Ming walked together, heading towards Kunlun City.
In fact, there were many acquaintances nearby, all of whom had escaped from Earthen City and were heading to Kunlun City. As a result, many acquaintances accompanied them, making it quite lively, such as Zhao Qingcheng and Pei Shuyan.
"The rich aroma of all kinds of dishes is intoxicating. For the past four months, just thinking about any kind of food makes my mouth water." Qin Ming was enjoying a hearty meal in a restaurant in Kunling.
Jiang Ran was also there, her expression showing surprise. She said to Qin Ming, "Is Primal Chaos Force that magical and domineering? It helped you overcome the desperate situation, and I'm even thinking of cultivating it myself."
The entire restaurant was filled with acquaintances; they had gathered here after escaping from Earthen City.
Qin Ming said, "This Cultivation Method is extremely dangerous. If you're not careful, it will inevitably disintegrate in the final stage."
Then, a strange look appeared on his face, and he said, "Two years ago, you obtained the greatest fortuitous opportunity at Black White Mountain. Can you tell me what it was?"
Outside, all sorts of rumors are flying around.
The Night Report had to clarify that Qin Ming was still alive, which immediately caused a sensation.
With the Great Dream Divine Mushroom defeated and the Earthen City unsealed, people from all directions were freed, naturally sparking heated discussions.
On that very day, the Earth Immortal of Earthen City officially stepped forward to personally oversee the process of unifying Night Prefecture, which caused a tremendous upheaval and shook the entire world.
Everyone sensed that the emergence of the Earth Immortal would forcefully push for unification, which was destined to affect the future trend of Night Prefecture.
"What is the ultimate goal of the beings in Jade Capital and Earthen City? What is their true intention that they seek answers on the land of Night Prefecture?"