An Age of Great Change

The emergence of the Earth Immortal had a tremendous and unimaginable impact on his every word and action, primarily affecting the upper echelons of Night Prefecture, amounting to nothing less than a major spiritual earthquake.

As for the middle and lower classes, they had not yet felt that terrifying aura of Ascension Mountain pressing down on them; they were still "playing music and dancing."

Under the long night, Kunlun City resembled a brilliant pearl embedded in a dark Abyss.

The Imperial View Tower has nine floors, as bright as day, with crystal lamps on each floor filled with Sun Stone.

It is one of the three most famous restaurants in Kunlun City. Tonight, business is booming, every seat is taken, and the noise is deafening.

Most of the young people returning from Earthen City choose to celebrate here.

Qin Ming didn't get the answer he wanted; instead, he received a sidelong glance from Jiang Ran.

Tonight, she was not as ethereal and aloof as usual. She sipped her wine and gradually became more and more relaxed, her cheeks flushed with a faint blush. She was unusually unrestrained and held the wine cup tightly, unwilling to put it down.

The White-Clad Girl Luo Yao, looked over warily, suspecting that Qin Ming was trying to trick her sister into revealing her secrets.

Qin Ming smiled and complimented her, saying that she looked even more "plump and radiant" after not seeing her for a long time.

Then, the young girl Luo Yao almost got angry with him, because she had heard him praise the Jade Emperor's cousin in the same way on the God's Fall Plain, and then add that she was fat and had big ears.

Where is she fat? At most, she has some baby fat; she's still young and hasn't fully grown yet.

"You stingy brat! All I did was say one thing to you back then, and now you're as distant as mountains and seas between my sister!"

Qin Ming was taken aback. If she hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten about it. Time flies, and two years had passed since their first encounter under the Black White Twin Trees.

"Ming Ge, please don't go out alone next time. Da Xiang and I really thought something bad had happened to you," Wu Yaozu said, putting his arm around his shoulder.

"Yes, we almost kidnapped Mu Xingyao..." Xiang Yiwu said, reeking of alcohol.

Fortunately, he informed him secretly via telepathy; otherwise, Qin Ming would have definitely tried to silence him, and that's how the rumors started.

"Brother Qin, you truly impress me. We were all suffering greatly in Earthen City, even with the protection of our Ancestor, yet you endured it all alone in the wilderness." A Immortal Seed came over to offer a toast, expressing his heartfelt admiration and astonishment.

Qin Ming smiled and raised his glass. In the past year, his relationship with Immortal Path had greatly improved, and they could even be said to have become very close.

It's all because his performance as a dark horse has been so outstanding that his status among the New Life has been significantly elevated.

After Qin Ming stood up, he couldn't sit down again. People kept coming over to clink glasses with him. Whether they were people from the Immortal Path or the God Seed of the Esoteric Sect, they all had a good relationship with him now.

"Uncle Meng, I'm sorry to have worried you." A short while later, he broke free from the crowd, toasted Meng Xinghai, Yu Gensheng, Li Qingyun, and others, and recounted his experiences in the forbidden area.

"I'm still waiting for you to pave the way for the New Life System. You must protect yourself!" Yu Gensheng said. In fact, he knew that, given his lifespan, he probably wouldn't live to see that day.

Even though he had immense faith in this young man who had repeatedly created miracles, it would still take Qin Ming a century, no matter how fast he progressed, to reach the forefront of the New Life Path.

Yu Gensheng sighed inwardly. He was getting old; his once straight back was now hunched over. Time was merciless, and he was burning out.

"Senior, you will see that day!" Qin Ming's eyes seemed to be full of starlight, and his whole body was radiating vigorous vitality and brilliance.

Yu Gensheng nodded with a smile, looking at the youthful vigor on the boy's face, as if Seeing Oneself youthful self. His eyes held a pioneering spirit and boundless energy, and even the corners of his eyes and eyebrows pulsated with passion.

Looking back, his former companions are now silent, reduced to old graves.

"Little Qin, you'd better work hard and rise to prominence as soon as possible," said Master Li. As an elder, he sensed Yu Gensheng's vicissitudes and loneliness.

He knew that Lao Yu wouldn't stay in this world for long, like a yellow leaf about to wither in late autumn, and at the same time, he was also reminding the young man in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming nodded solemnly.

As for Li Qingyun himself, after the Western Territory War ended, he recovered from his injuries and broke through to the Grandmaster Domain. Now, at less than a hundred years old, he is still considered a "young and promising" figure in the eyes of the higher-ups.

Tonight, people from Earthen City are also in this famous building.

For example, Gao Chan, who once sent out invitations to the Immortal Peach Gathering to the younger generation, has appeared. He is of extraordinary status and is now holding a wine cup on the sixth floor where Qin Ming and the others are.

"Brother Qin, I've long admired your name!" He took the initiative to come over.

He was dressed in black, with deep, calm eyes. His appearance immediately drew attention, and some Immortal Seed and God Seed even raised their glasses to him.

With a clinking sound, Qin Ming clinked glasses with him and sensed that this was a master. In the brief contact, the other party actually had Mount Sumeru Field mixed with the Heavenly Demon Force Field appear, and then disappeared in an instant.

He realized that this person was no ordinary individual, and was suspected of practicing both paths simultaneously.

However, Qin Ming felt that one of the paths the other party was taking was not a pure New Life Path, which was normal. After all, in ancient times, people were either Body Cultivator on the Immortal Path or warriors reshaped with God Bone and Immortal Skin, which was very different from the New Life Path today.

The Gao Chan had a very distinguished background and his body should not have been altered.

Qin Ming thought about many things. What was the state of Earthen City before its revival? The creatures inside weren't all old guys; there were even young people like this.

Did this person grow up in Earthen City, or does he have some other background? Perhaps he is related to Jade Capital?

Gao Chan said, "When we have time, let's have a good chat. I'm quite interested in the methods of the New Life Path and have done some research on them."

Qin Ming nodded with a smile, but was also somewhat surprised. Earthen City had only been around for a short time, yet the other party seemed to have mastered the ingenious methods of the New Life Path. He was truly remarkable.

Immediately, he was drawn to another figure, a woman who gracefully approached, stunning the Imperial View Tower with her beauty and radiance, her body enveloped in a hazy, Immortal Light.

Gao Chan gave a brief introduction: This is Su Moran. Although he didn't mention her specific identity, she was clearly no less important than him.

"Brother Qin, you withstood the Void Realm and were unafraid of the erosion of the Divinity Spores. I admire you greatly." Su Moran said. Even though she had concealed her Immortal Light, she was still exceptionally outstanding and had a scholarly air about her.

This woman is extremely beautiful; standing in the Imperial View Tower, she is impossible not to attract attention.

Qin Ming replied, "You flatter me. My meager skills are nothing; I was just lucky to survive this time."

Soon, Qin Ming learned from conversations with Pei Shuyan, Zhuo Qingming, and others that this woman was likely Gao Chan's fiancée, and that her background was very mysterious.

Zhuo Qingming informed him that Su Moran's status might be slightly higher Gao Chan's.

Gao Chan said, "This world is far bigger than any of us can imagine. With more brilliant peers like Brother Qin illuminating the way forward, much of the fog will surely be cleared away."

Qin Ming's expression changed, and he said, "You come from Earthen City, which is related to Jade Capital. Don't you understand this world enough?"

Su Moran said, "The Night Mist World Vast and Boundless, filled with mystery and the unknown. Who can see through it all?"

Qin Ming was momentarily lost in thought upon hearing these words. Could people of their background truly not understand how vast the world was?

From this perspective, the boundless night fog appears to everyone as a pitch-black curtain that is difficult to lift.

That evening, the Night Report lavished praise on Qin Ming.

"The face of New Life Path, a prodigy with extraordinary talent, one of the most dazzling young people of this era..."

The Night Report seemed to be trying to "make amends," clarifying that Qin Ming was not dead and that he had miraculously withstood the erosion of the divine mushroom on his own.

"This is a unique rising star, seemingly blessed with Immortal Divine Ring..."

The party wasn't even over when Qin Ming saw this Night Report. If he had a choice, he'd want to beat up everyone who Night Report. Was this some kind of attempt to flatter him to death?

Some people crave fame, but they don't need it at all.

He's still a teenager and doesn't want to attract attention from all sides or major organizations. Constantly amplifying his information isn't a good thing.

Xiang Yiwu was also very dissatisfied. "Last time, they gave it prominent coverage, saying I was a doorman from New Life Path. I'll definitely have to challenge the son of the Night Report's editor to a duel sometime!"

Clearly, his nickname was confirmed by the Night Report.

Immediately, everyone burst into laughter.

Late at night, everyone left Imperial View Tower and went their separate ways.

Qin Ming and Li Qingyue strolled side by side down the street, the evening breeze lifting their hair and clothes, making them look like a pair of celestial lovers about to ride the wind away.

They spoke in hushed tones, chatting about many things.

As night fell, the Fire Spring in the entire city dimmed, and even the few scattered lights were very faint, making the two strikingly beautiful faces appear quite hazy.

" In the Esoteric Sect, Zhao Qingcheng, who stands alongside Cheng Sheng, is exceptionally beautiful and a very nice person." Li Qingyue surprisingly mentioned another woman.

Qin Ming, with his keen senses, looked at the slender girl beside him and realized that she looked very similar to the girl he had met outside the Sun Elf Race Mountain City that night.

On that day, Li Qingyue whispered, "Time waits for no one; I Drooping Wings Fade Away."

"What's wrong?" Qin Ming turned to look at her, reaching out to tuck the strands of hair that had been blown by the night wind onto her cheek to one side.

Li Qingyue paused briefly, then continued, "Jiang Ran is exceptionally talented and independent; she's a very good person."

"Qing Yue, what are you saying?" Jiang Ran actually appeared, strolling along the street in the night, walking with Luo Yao, instead of returning to the inn.

"I mean, I'll capture you and marry you off to some ordinary mortal," Li Qingyue said with a light smile, teasingly.

"It seems your skills have improved. Let me give it a try." Jiang Ran took a step forward, and in an instant, she appeared before me like Heavenly Immortal being descending to earth, her jade hand gently brushing towards me.

Li Qingyue radiated light, ethereal and otherworldly. Soft rays of light emanated from the tip of her right finger, like a gentle stream. It was the Eight Trigrams Furnace liquefying, transforming into sacred threads that wrapped around Jiang Ran.

"Huh, complete Law Manipulation of the Eight Trigrams Furnace! You've completely mastered it!" Jiang Ran exclaimed in surprise. Although she had never been defeated by anyone of her generation, she had been careless and had unexpectedly fallen for it.

Her graceful body was bound and tightened by sacred silk threads, about to be completely restrained.

At this critical moment, a burst of light appeared at her fingertips, like a Heavenly Saber slicing through the air. With a clang, it forced the sacred threads back, causing them to liquefy again and leave her.

She suddenly stepped back, creating some distance between herself and the attacker.

Jiang Ran knew that the mysterious weapon she had obtained was quite incomplete, and if Li Qingyue was prepared, she probably wouldn't be able to withstand the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Qin Ming was lost in thought. Jiang Ran actually possessed a mysterious artifact and had mastered a unique Law Manipulation!

"Let's stop fighting." The two women stopped.

Jiang Ran said, "Qing Yue, something's wrong with you. Have you been hearing those distant voices lately? Something about Mysterious Maiden, something about Jade Consort... Don't pay any attention to them."

Li Qingyue was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook her head and said, "It's not those."

In the end, Qin Ming returned to his residence, completely bewildered.

The following day, some people interpreted the attitude of the Earth Immortal after his emergence and his unshakeable will. This time, it was not only the high-ranking officials who knew it, but even ordinary people understood that a huge storm was about to sweep across the world.

Unification is no easy task; it would affect the interests of countless people—it's simply unimaginable!

Whether it's the Three Great Dynasties, the dozen or so dynasties, or the Ancestral Court of various sects such as Esoteric Sect, the New Life Path, and the Immortal Path, they will all likely face strong resistance.

However, the Earth Immortal Mu Qinghe was very powerful, visiting each organization one by one, and in just a few days, she had already intimidated many large organizations.

Although she is a woman, she seems to possess an iron fist; she is currently using "courtesy" first, but may soon follow with "force."

She stated directly that she was acting in Jade Capital!

"If the resistance is too great, there will be more than just one Earth Immortal walking among Mortal World; perhaps even Heavenly Immortal Descends will descend to earth!"

In the end, such words were said by the First Ancestor on her behalf. Whether they were true or not, all the major powers heard about them.

In just a few days, undercurrents have been swirling, and a massive storm is taking shape.

This world is about to undergo a great transformation.

Not long after, the Earth Immortal Mu Qinghe met the old monster who had been wandering outside near the border of Night Prefecture.

Furthermore, rumors have circulated that Earth Immortal from Outer Domain realm may enter Night Prefecture, and their relationship with Earthen City is already quite close.

On this day, Qin Ming received a message: one of the origins of the Silk Book Method, a living Sage of this era, an unfathomable being, was probably about to return. The Past Tathagata Lineage instructed him to prepare to go and pay homage.