Helping Each Other Succeed

In the darkness, the Dog Sword Immortal, wearing Straw Cape, carrying Bamboo Sword, returned to Double Tree Village through the snow.

It wandered around for two days and successfully completed its mission.

Black White Twin Trees, Old Man Liu braved the bitter cold, standing beside the Fire Spring that emitted Light Harmony, gazing up at the dark and deep night sky.

He muttered to himself, "The Dao Chains are out of control. The 'inventory' in the Golden Palace Above the Nine Heavens... is completely exhausted. Even if they sense something now, they won't be able to attack me, right?"

"Master, are you alright?" the Dog Sword Immortal asked. It had witnessed the Entire Process battle. When those envoys saw the full True Tribulation Light pouring down, they were all as if they had seen a ghost, and they couldn't stop it even if they wanted to.

Its eyes looked strange. Judging from this, Old Liu is a real scoundrel. He openly ordered it to deliver a message to lure out the other two Heavenly God to get beaten up, but he himself had other big plans and went straight for the Yellow Dragon.

"You made a move?" it asked with concern.

Liu Mo shook his head and said, "My physical condition... has been terrible, and I'm not suited to take action. Originally, I wanted to risk serious injury to achieve something in the heavens, but I made another discovery, so I restrained my impulse and simply followed the situation."

"So, are you going to begin?" The Dog Sword Immortal Immortal's expression turned serious.

"Life and death are predestined." Liu Mo sighed. He had done everything he could. This was his last chance. He would wait for the seeds beneath the frozen soil to New Life, or for them to wither and die.

In Earthen City, Qin Ming never expected that he would have a disciple.

How old is he? Two years ago, in the winter, he embarked on New Life Path at the Golden Age, and he's only in his early thirties now. It's far too early for him to be taking on apprentices today.

Su Mohua was very stubborn; she knelt down and refused to get up.

She was only about fifteen years old, not much younger than Qin Ming.

Nearby, among the group of teenagers, some were stunned, some wore faint smiles, and others had strange expressions, tinged with a hint of schadenfreude.

Only a few people who were close to Su Mohua stepped forward to try to dissuade her, but she wouldn't listen, her face showing determination, and she was determined to do it.

Su Mohua is known as a genius girl even in the heavens, with a halo surrounding her, which shows her talent. Apart from being a little rebellious at times, her performance is usually quite outstanding.

Moreover, she had exquisite features, fair skin, and a striking appearance, which made her extremely famous.

Right now, Su Moran is having a bit of a headache. It's hard to change her cousin's mind once she's made up her mind, which makes her feel a little awkward, since she's a generation younger than Qin Ming for no reason.

Beside him, Gao Chan also felt like he had seen a ghost. That girl was usually very intelligent and exceptionally talented. Was she possessed by an evil spirit today? It had even demoted him to a lower generation.

Qin Ming found it outrageous; he hadn't even agreed to be recognized as a disciple yet, and he was being forced to become one.

The news spread in a small circle, and the group of teenagers from the sky reacted differently upon hearing it.

"Has Su Mohua gone mad? We come from Sky City, and we were only banished to Earth to hone our skills. The Natives are just sparring partners. How can she actually become our disciple? How are we supposed to accept this?"

"Isn't this a joke? Her actions have made us all lose face!"

"She's Qi Deviation, actually taking a young man from the ground as her master! And I even considered her a rival! This so-called True Phoenix of the Su Clan... is finished!"

In just one night, this incident caused Xuanran among the teenagers from the sky.

Clearly, these young men and women spoke mostly negatively about the matter.

A group of prodigies aspiring to the rank of "Sun and Moon" were all upset, feeling that Su Mohua had unjustly lowered their "class."

In their eyes, is this what it means to learn from ordinary people and improve oneself? No, it's self-degradation.

"Could she be doing this on purpose? In the Heavenly Golden Palace, there is a special kind of Cultivation Method that emphasizes tempering one's spirit with the Red-Dust Fire. No matter how many waves the outside world crashes over, one's inner self remains calm and undisturbed, cultivating Pure Yang Consciousness, and then breaking through the barrier." Some people doubted.

However, many others shook their heads, believing that it was unnecessary to do so.

A small group of radical teenagers came looking for Su Mohua that night.

Su Mohua tried her best to explain in a gentle tone, but in the end she couldn't bear it any longer, and a fierce argument broke out between the two.

In the end, they even took action.

If Qin Ming hadn't intervened, and Xiang Yiwu and Wu Yaozu had also stepped forward to forcibly separate the two sides, the conflict might have escalated and resulted in bloodshed.

At the last moment, Su Mohua abandoned her gentle and ethereal demeanor, becoming extremely assertive, demonstrating extraordinary ability to fight against these young men and women alone.

"Why are you so determined to become my disciple?" Qin Ming asked the girl in his residence in Earthen City at night.

"If I said it was a sudden impulse, an instinct, you might not believe me." At this moment, Su Mohua was quite frank.

She has a special talent: occasionally, a surge of emotion leads her to make crucial choices—moments of Mind Clarity, akin to a communion with the Celestial Person.

Based on her past experiences, several of her major life decisions were made in accordance with a certain instinct, and all yielded great results.

"Come here." Qin Ming beckoned and placed his hand on her head.

Then, he frowned, resonating with certain fragments of the story: this girl actually had extremely rare moments of "Mind Clarity," which allowed her to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune.

"Alright." Qin Ming nodded, temporarily accepting her as Registered Disciple. Whether she would truly be included in the True Disciple lineage would depend on her future performance.

Su Mohua let out a long breath, and a light rose in her heart, covering her Mental Field and flowing into her flesh and blood.

In this moment of clarity, although she saw raging waves ahead, she was certain that the path she was on was correct and of great benefit to her, and she couldn't worry about anything else for the time being.

As night deepened, Qin Ming was taken aback. This disciple had actually brought him water to wash his feet. At their level, they were so clean and pure, why would they need such washing? This was the other party showing respect.

"There's no need for that," he waved his hand.

Wu Yaozu was incredibly envious. It was just a joke of his, and Ming Ge gained an ethereal and otherworldly disciple.

He wondered if he should also make his stance clear and take on a disciple.

"What exactly is Su Mohua doing?" the girl who chose to approach Pure Yang Son muttered to herself.

Around the same time, the boy who was very close to He Yuan also became suspicious and even talked to He Yuan about Qin Ming's background.

A group of top geniuses with lofty ambitions, who do not understand Su Mohua, hold a negative attitude towards her.

Some people mocked her privately, while others made timely ridicule in public. Among them were Su Mohua's competitors and rivals, as well as her former best friends.

That very night, some of the young powerhouses bypassed Su Mohua and wanted to challenge Qin Ming directly, which was naturally due to instigation and manipulation.

Su Mohua walked out, trying to drive the other person away.

Qin Ming waved his hand and flicked his finger, unleashing Primal Chaos Force, like a Golden Crow soaring through the sky, severely injured the boy, sending him flying backward covered in blood.

"Seventeen years old in terms of bone age, not young anymore. People in heaven aren't as geniuses as we imagine." Qin Ming turned and left.

In the shadows, someone exclaimed in amazement, "Qin Ming's combat power in the Third Realm seems to have broken through some kind of limit; he's truly something else!"

The next day, Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and Little Wu discussed leaving Earthen City and returning to Kunling.

Wu Yaozu was unwilling to go to Sky City as a phoenix tail, and besides, there seemed to be some changes in the sky now, so it probably wasn't a good place to go.

Having experienced the Five-Colored Stele incident and Torn Cloth apart the Dao Chains, Qin Ming was quite wary of Sky City.

"The Ancestor have moved into the Earthen City," Xiang Yiwu brought the latest news.

"Why?" This startled Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu, who were originally about to leave. These Ancestor with poor reputations wouldn't do anything meaningless.

Xiang Yiwu received inside information from the Tathagata Sect, saying, "It is said that the True Tribulation Light in the heavens has inexplicably dissipated, and Earthen City absorbed a small portion of it. The Ancestor came here to feel the aftereffects, which will be beneficial for their future breakthroughs."

"Then we'll stay here for now!" Wu Yaozu said. The Ancestor have already set an example; we can just follow their lead and learn from them. After all, these old men have been the winners lately.

Not long after, Qin Ming asked his Registered Disciple, "We're on different paths. What do you want to learn from me, and what is your main cultivation method?"

"Master, aren't you cultivating both the Immortal Path and the New Life Path?" Su Mohua asked.

"That's true." Qin Ming nodded, almost forgetting his identity Immortal Seed being.

Su Mohua hesitated. She had heard of the Chaos Force. Even the Earth Immortal Mu Qinghe had personally seen Little Tathagata and carefully evaluated it, believing that this technique was extremely powerful and unparalleled among those of the same level.

However, this method of force has hidden dangers in the later stages, as it can easily cause the user to explode.

Therefore, as soon as the thought arose, she suppressed it and decided not to ask for guidance on this mysterious and terrifying Primal Chaos Force for the time being.

"I specialize in the <Nine Heavens Scripture>." Su Mohua revealed the immortal technique she practiced, a priceless True Scripture even in the Golden Palace of heaven.

She further explained, "The Light of the Mind can cover the Nine Heavens, planting a seed in the heart to take root and sprout. If one cultivates this scripture to Great Perfection, one can attain the status of Heavenly Immortal being."

Qin Ming was taken aback and said, "Below the mind lies Abyss, and deeper still, Hell. If one falls in, the outcome is unpredictable."

"Master, you obtained this True Scripture?" Su Mohua in surprise.

Qin Ming was certain that this was the scripture he had obtained from Qi Yunxiao, called "Mind Seed God," which was hailed as one of the strongest True Scripture in the Eastern Land. However, few people dared to practice it because they were likely to ruin themselves and fall into the Abyss.

Su Mohua said, "It's also called the <Hell Scripture>, and it also has another name: <Abyss Strategy>."

After saying that, she took out a scroll of notes. This was not the "Nine Heavens Scripture," True Scripture cannot be taken from the Golden Palace in the heavens. This was the cultivation experience of the predecessors regarding the "Nine Heavens Scripture." She carried it with her and often pondered and studied it.

Qin Ming didn't stand on ceremony and took it to look at.

Soon, he was deeply moved. The text contained some legends, such as one that mentioned that someone who practiced this scripture was killed by Earth Immortal immortal, whose head was crushed and whose Pure Yang Consciousness Spirit Light were burned away.

However, several years later, the arm that this person had managed to retrieve through the efforts of his sect's experts not only did not decay, but actually began to revive.

"His Consciousness Spirit Light, having returned from Hell, is now even stronger..."

Qin Ming was shocked. This scripture was truly extraordinary. Even after being killed by Earth Immortal, it could be revived. At that moment, the life and death of this person was actually concealed from beings of the Seventh Realm!

He perused the manuscript, pondered it carefully, and studied it for a long time.

"He who disappeared, returned from Hell, it's hard to say whether he was a god, an immortal, or a demon, perhaps he was the one who Nirvana?" This was the question posed by the owner of the journal.

Therefore, Qin Ming spared no effort to resonate with the audience and delve deeply into the subject.

His body swayed slightly. Sure enough, many old fellows had studied this manuscript, and the intense emotions it left behind had a significant impact on him.

However, as Qin Ming's own cultivation level increased, becoming far stronger than before, even if he resonated with this manuscript, his head wouldn't explode.

Finally, he slowly opened his eyes and decided to practice the Nine Heavens Scripture, also known as the Hell Scripture.

In the past, he had kept it on a shelf because there were many scriptures to choose from. Now that he had read the notes, he realized that this scripture was amazing!

It can save lives; in Qin Ming's plan, it complements other scriptures and may even enable a kind of Great Nirvana.

He practices Primal Chaos Force, taking New Life Path, but also integrates Consciousness Spirit Light, Divine Wisdom, etc. One day, he will inevitably achieve great unification, perhaps undergoing some kind of profound transformation.

Therefore, any unusual scriptures that can be incorporated into the Silk Scripture need to be prepared in advance.

This notebook made Qin Ming realize that the <Nine Heavens Scripture> was extremely important and would become one of the key elements in building his own cultivation system.

"Master, how are you feeling?" Su Mohua asked with a strange look in her eyes. Could this teacher have been shocked by the records in the notes?

This scripture is so famous that many have achieved some level of mastery over the centuries, but very few have truly mastered it to perfection. After all, it involves the position of Heavenly Immortal being!

Qin Ming said, "This scripture is excellent, truly profound. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me."

Su Mohua's long, black hair cascaded down to her waist, glossy and smooth. Her fair and beautiful face was filled with surprise. She wanted to say, "Master, are you bragging?"

In a moment of Mind Clarity, she instinctively sought out a teacher, hoping for Great Opportunity ahead. However, she didn't really expect the teacher to guide her spiritual practice, yet the "little teacher" was so confident!

Since that's the case, she decided to test the waters, biting her bright red lips as she began to ask for advice.

Then, she was... stunned!

Qin Ming's understanding of the "Nine Heavens Scripture" far exceeded her expectations. Even the most tricky questions she asked, which could stump her elders, were answered by this young teacher.

She had a deep understanding of this scripture and tried to verify it carefully. She discovered that Qin Ming was not talking nonsense, but was actually giving guidance.

"This..." She was stunned. Even some of the old monsters in the sky found the questions ambiguous, but this young teacher was able to give the true answer after careful consideration.

Qin Ming had a deep understanding of the preceding texts of the "Nine Heavens Scripture," and coupled with the resonance with the handwritten notes, combined with the wisdom of the ancients, he naturally had unique insights.

At this moment, Su Mohua respected him greatly. For a moment, looking at his face that was glowing with focus, she felt awe and almost regarded him as a young Heavenly Immortal.

Initially, she became an apprentice out of instinct to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune; now, she is truly convinced and has performed a deep bow here with utmost sincerity.

In fact, Qin Ming felt that this was a mutually beneficial arrangement, and he himself had gained a great deal. Just for this notebook alone, taking on a disciple was worthwhile.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, the Ancestor of Night Prefecture prepared to dig a new cave and officially go to explore the Foreign Domain.

Earth Immortal Mu Qinghe heard about this report, he was horrified. The old monsters in the city were even more shocked. Was that digging a hole? It was practically digging up the lives of a group of old men!

"You're making more and more noise each time; sooner or later you'll unearth a wild Heavenly God!"

Over the past two weeks, Qin Ming has mastered the techniques in the "Nine Heavens Scripture" and has also ventured into the Hell Mind Abyss.

"What's wrong?" He noticed that Su Mohua looked worried.

She whispered, "It's been half a month. My first sparring session with some competitors is scheduled for tomorrow."

Recently, she has been under a lot of pressure because many people are talking about her. Some ridicule her, some secretly mock her, and some stand by and watch coldly, waiting to see her make a fool of herself. They are all her former acquaintances, and even her best friends.

If she loses badly in this battle, who knows what nasty things those people will say.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming nodded and said, "I see. Since you are my disciple, then I should naturally help you improve. I have never suffered a defeat in previous battles against opponents of the same level, and you cannot afford to be outdone."

Su Mohua didn't know much about this young teacher. When she heard that he was undefeated among his peers, her beautiful eyes widened. How arrogant this teacher was!

"The competition is tomorrow, there's only one night left, can you still... improve?" She really didn't believe it.

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes, after the upgrade, you'll at least be stronger than you are now."

Suddenly, he realized that ever since he planted a seed in the Above the Nine Heavens of his mind and ventured into Hell to plant a God Seed, his telepathic abilities had become much sharper.

Qin Ming even wondered if, over time, he too would experience moments of "Mind Clarity."

At this moment, he sensed that danger was approaching, and he even realized that it was related to that "apes"!

Qin Ming's eyes sharpened. Tomorrow, Su Mohua would be competing against someone—a battle of geniuses—and tonight, a powerful opponent was planning a night raid on him?

Was the intention to severely injure both master and disciple? To many, this was naturally a source of amusement.

"The one who Refining the Heart Ape... has appeared!"

Qin Ming thought this person was extremely bold; how could he dare to make a move even in Earthen City? He must be fearless!

"Master, what's wrong?" Su Mohua asked.

"It's alright. Just focus on your performance tomorrow and try to sweep aside your best friends and rivals." Qin Ming said, slowly getting up and looking out at the night view shrouded in Black Mist.