Bloodstained Forbidden Zone

The night fog was so thick it was choking, and lightning bolts darted through the void like Fire Snake. The Tribulation Crossing Grand Array sealing the Ancient Medicine Field was loosening, and medicinal vapors were overflowing along with arcs of electricity.

Near the collapsed mountain, a crowd stirred, their burning gazes seemingly trying to pierce through the thick fog, fixed intently on the direction of the medicinal herb field.

The dilapidated Black Gold Tower glowed faintly, but Qian Cheng remained unmoved, showing no signs of agitation. His mind became even more focused as he traced the runes on the towers with his fingers.

His eyes became deep, as if lightning pierced the Abyss, an electric sea surged, and dense, Mysterious Characters flowed within them; his aura changed.

Later, as his movements became faster and faster, wandering in front of each gradually crystalline Black Pagoda, his flesh and blood emitted lightning, condensing into seal-like patterns.

The people nearby were astonished; it was obvious that this mysterious young man had made an extraordinary discovery here.

"What a pity!" Qian Cheng sighed, then stopped and stood still.

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly a divine being! To actually find the True Scripture in such a dilapidated tower!" said an old man in the Late Fourth Realm, who was both surprised and deeply puzzled.

He was also proficient in Thunder Method, but when he stepped forward, he felt nothing and could not understand the runes on the Black Pagoda.

Qian Cheng shook his head and said, "What's gone can never be retrieved, it truly leaves one with endless regret. All that remains here is the remnant of the Lightning-Drawing Remnant Array; even if I tried to glimpse the profound array techniques, I could only scratch the surface."

He looked wistful, but it didn't seem like he was putting on an act.

Qian Cheng exhaled a heavy breath, turned and disappeared into the night, quickly walking towards the Main Medicine Field of the three treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit.

Time was running out, and many people left, not wanting to waste any more time at the Black Gold Tower.

Some people, their eyes gleaming, came to this area of ruined towers, trying to emulate Qian Cheng's methods of exploration. Most of them were people who had studied the methods of Thunder Path.

Qin Ming kept a low profile, blending into the crowd, touching each of the towers that Qian Cheng had touched, and copying the complex symbols, some incomplete and some complete.

"Alas, this method is not for me," someone said bitterly.

"Even if a long-neglected Thunder Path array contains profound scriptures, it cannot be extracted by ordinary people unless they possess Innate Thunder Dao Body."

Some shook their heads, some sighed, and they all gave up, having gained nothing from this place.

Qin Ming felt as if thunder had exploded in his ears. He observed the place using resonance techniques, moving his feet slowly, as if he were seeing a completely different world.

The Black Gold Tower itself retains very little of its special emotions; they have been almost entirely worn away by time. Nothing in this world can last forever.

However, Qian Cheng's emotional fluctuations were intense just now. Although they haven't been repeatedly reinforced and are destined not to accumulate on the tower for long, they haven't dissipated yet.

This time difference was enough for Qin Ming.

He sensed Qian Cheng's recent joy and excitement, as well as his final loss and melancholy.

Qian Cheng was proficient in various Thunder Path techniques and possessed a very rare and incomplete manual. To his surprise, he saw a similar profound meaning within the magic array.

"Its name is <Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal>, one of the strongest True Scripture in the Thunder Path realm." Qin Ming's heart surged with turmoil, making it difficult for him to calm down.

This supreme True Scripture was passed down in the form of Thunder Seal Script. The High Antiquity great beings who set up the magic array were proficient in this scripture and incorporated various techniques into the array to outline some of the core symbols.

Ordinary people would have no way of understanding these traces. But Qian Cheng had practiced this incomplete scripture and was able to grasp its true meaning, thus benefiting greatly.

"What a pity!" Qin Ming sighed softly, feeling truly regretful.

Because, in the end, Qian Cheng only managed to reconstruct the first volume of the "Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal".

"Young man, why are you sighing? Everything in this world is about fate," an Old Woman nearby said.

"You're right." Qin Ming nodded, immediately becoming more open-minded.

He had been immersed in Qian Cheng's intense emotions and felt melancholy, but for him personally, the trip had been incredibly rewarding, even if he hadn't found the Strange Medicine.

This is a brilliant masterpiece in the realm of Thunder Path, illuminating all ages. He stumbled upon the first volume while trying to Qian Cheng the river by chance; what more could he ask for?

He couldn't wait to enter a thunderstorm and master this scripture.

Qin Ming noticed that although several people were well concealed, they were secretly spying on him.

Ordinary people wouldn't notice, but his perception was frighteningly sharp. He left the place without making a sound.

The group of people followed quietly, their faces showing mockery.

"As expected of a mere Third Realm brat, his senses are far too dull. Gentlemen, I'm a bit short on funds lately, so let me finish off this prey while I'm at it."

"No, the reward this time is very generous. Since we've come across this, it has to be split equally."

The three of them made no attempt to hide their feelings and quickly gave chase, each vying for credit.

Suddenly, a cold voice rang out. "What are you doing, so restless? Are you still hunters walking in the darkness?"

Behind the three, a Divine Statue carved from Lightning Strike Wood glowed, embodying the Pure Yang Consciousness of a woman, who whispered a rebuke to them.

"My lord!" The three were startled and immediately bowed.

This is their superior, a very powerful figure. If it weren't for the Dao Rhythm Surges, she would probably have already broken through to become Master. Even so, she should be able to achieve her goal within two years at the latest.

Most importantly, this woman is not yet seventy years old, has great potential, and has unlimited possibilities for the future.

The three men, their faces respectful, asked the woman to kill the target, clearly intending to give the credit to this future female Master.

The woman in the Divine Statue spoke, "The reward is good, but I'm not going to steal your credit. Stop dawdling and quickly finish him off in the ravine ahead."

With a whooshing sound, the three of them accelerated instantly, all at the Late Fourth Realm, and in the blink of an eye, they blocked Qin Ming's path.

The Divine Statue floated, no more than a foot tall, emitting a hazy, Pure Yang Spirit Light. The woman followed behind to provide support, disdaining to make a move against the young man in the Third Realm.

Qin Ming said impatiently, "You guys are so slow, why did it take you so long to get here?"

The three men, without uttering a word, charged straight at the Inverted Heavenly Dipper.

Qin Ming took to the air, heading towards the woman, and said, "The Essence, Qi, and Spirit Three-Treasure Great Medicine is about to be born, and we are all pressed for time. Quickly explain your origins."

Who is the villain? Everything has been reversed. Three old men took to the air to intercept him, clearly displeased.

However, Qin Ming moved with lightning speed, traversing the night sky and arriving before the Divine Statue, where he attacked the woman who had reached the Great Perfection of the Fourth Realm.

Earlier, the woman, confident in her status, stood reservedly at the back, showing no intention of interfering. But now, her expression changed drastically, and her pupils contracted.

The dangerous aura sent chills down the woman's spine; she felt as if she were being watched by a prehistoric beast.

Qin Ming appeared out of nowhere, his Primordial Beginning Heart Lamp shining brightly, instantly purifying the void. Centered on him, the Heart Lamp illuminated a golden Great Hand Seal, which struck the foot-tall Divine Statue with a bang, shattering it into pieces and then exploding into dust.

The woman's Pure Yang Consciousness was shaken out and cracked. She did try to fight back, but she couldn't stop it at all.

From Qin Ming's Primordial Beginning Heart Lamp, a Heavenly Saber shone forth, slicing half of the woman's body apart with a soft "poof."

Her true form had not yet arrived; only a portion of her Pure Yang Consciousness had entered the Different World. Compared to Qin Ming, who had emerged from seclusion after a year of arduous cultivation, she was no match for him.

Qin Ming reached out, his hand burning like the Scorching Sun, his five fingers like red-hot irons touching snowflakes, and grabbed the woman's neck, causing her Pure Yang Spirit Light to melt away. The woman let out a painful growl.

The three old men were completely stunned, their bodies stiffening for a moment. Was this really the target of the Third Realm?

How could such a master be so easily outmaneuvered and manipulated by them, making such egregious mistakes!

Their superior, the future female Master, was grabbed by someone. What kind of ferocious monster had they encountered?

Even though the woman was not consciously aware of what was happening, the fact that she was being held captive and strangled was enough to prove the ferocity and power of the target, someone they could not afford to mess with.

Qin Ming hovered in the air, like the blazing sun dispelling the darkness. The Primordial Beginning Heart Lamp illuminated the blades, swords, and spears, piercing through the three who tried to escape immediately.

He quickly resonated with them and learned that they came from an organization called "Pure World Study".

Under the illumination of his Heart Lamp, the four of them melted like ice and snow, unable to even let out a roar, their bodies burning and turning into ashes.

"The Pure World Study, the name is quite elegant, but it's a Dark Organization, the contrast is striking." Qin Ming frowned. This organization, like the Three-Eyed Sect, actually spans many regions.

"You've used a few strands of my hair to trace my origins?" His eyes were icy cold.

Qin Ming, clinging to the Torn Cloth, disappeared into the mountain valley, preparing to gather herbs—his top priority.

Half an hour later, a thunderbolt of earth-shattering power pierced the sky within the restricted area, seemingly about to penetrate the entire area. Everyone was horrified, as if they were witnessing the end of the world.

The lightning illuminated many pale faces, and many people were shaken and frozen in place.

At this moment, even Grandmaster were teetering on the brink of collapse, filled with fear. If this bolt of lightning were to strike, they would be instantly reduced to ashes.

Thankfully, tragedy did not occur.

"This is... the Tribulation Crossing Grand Array is collapsing! The lightning struck the sky in reverse, but didn't connect to the ground!"

People knew that the magic array surrounding the entire forbidden area was gradually disappearing, and that the creatures outside were about to break in; soon, a massive army would storm the Ancient Medicine Field.

Without anyone Say More, everyone immediately rushed towards the colorful and Strange Medicine in the field.

The area is buzzing with excitement!

Even while Qin Ming was invisible, he did not approach the three Main Medicine Field. He did not know if there were any Earth Immortal level experts there, but in any case, Grandmaster had already made a move.

Qian Cheng also retreated from that area and set his sights on the scattered medicinal herb fields.

Many people's eyes turned red. When they rushed into the medicinal field, they had already started fighting each other. Blood splattered everywhere, staining the soil red. Pure Yang Spirit Light exploded and dissipated into the void.

The Flowing Light Bird, Morning Glow Beast, and other creatures, which were originally densely packed and covered the sky, are now exploding in large groups, falling like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

This was only the beginning; blood began to rain down from mid-air, and many people, including those of other species, began to die tragically.

Qian Cheng retreated; instead of personally picking the Strange Medicine, he waited outside the herb field, avoiding the bloody carnage.

Outside the Ancient Medicine Field, some experienced cultivators didn't even frown, letting the blood, along with the dissipated Pure Yang Spirit Light and Divine Wisdom, scatter around them and soak into their bodies.

In their view, hunting for herbs was not as good as hunting for hunters; they would simply wait for the herb gatherers to return and come out.

Many ruthless individuals keep a close eye on their chosen targets.

"What's going on? We're stuck in the mud!" The people and aliens who entered the medicinal field were all shocked. They moved slowly, as if they were stuck in a swamp.

Furthermore, those who probed their Pure Yang Consciousness into the medicinal field all suffered the same fate, and various rare treasures also fell onto the field ridges one after another.

Their gathering of herbs was arduous and slow-moving, resembling the laborious work of old farmers—very primitive, and not at all like spiritual practitioners.

Some people retreated in fear, anxiously and with difficulty, their movements slow but managing to break free.

For a moment, everyone was filled with conflicting emotions. Some were afraid, while others had greedy eyes. Should they enter the medicinal field to pick the Strange Medicine?

At this critical juncture, they had no time to hesitate. Some of the old folks, nearing the end of their lives, gritted their teeth and rushed in, disregarding everything else, to directly collect the Strange Medicine.

The young people are in great pain. Making a decision in an instant is too much of a test of their hearts. Every medicinal field contains rare Treasured Medicine, which are destined to help them break through the barriers and reach a higher level. But everyone knows that this is different from the recorded experience and may be a dead end.

"Roar!"

Most terrifyingly, a beastly roar came from afar—a mental sonic wave, far exceeding the speed of sound, shaking the heavens and earth.

And then, the sound of flapping wings came from the night sky, and large shadows, like dark clouds colliding, surged over with a roar, covering the sky and the earth. They were flying beasts and birds of prey from Different World, as well as strange insects with feathers.

"I knew it! Over the long years, the rules here have changed!" some people sighed, their expressions bitter. Seeing the Strange Medicine so close yet unable to be harvested immediately, many were heartbroken to the point of being unable to breathe.

In the void, Qin Ming pondered carefully, retreating again and again, but he did not completely distance himself from the medicine field.

With a whoosh, a giant hand appeared in the night sky, covering the entire heavens and earth. The lines of its five fingers were clearly visible, each one like a mountain range. The palm covered the ground and reached down to grab.

"You External Demons have returned after so many years, but the rules of the forbidden zone have changed. Here, All Beings are Equal. Those who arrive first must wait for those who come later, and only after the battle can the harvest be picked!"

The owner of the giant hand spoke, his voice like a storm shaking the heavens, shattering the night fog.

Those of weaker strength were terrified, forced to lie prostrate on the ground, unable to move.

"Sixth Realm expert!" The man lying on the ground cried out in despair.

Others simply rose into the air, turned around, and left, no longer caring about the so-called Essence, Qi, and Spirit Three-Treasure Great Medicine. This place had changed; it was no longer a wondrous land.

From the Main Medicine Field, a terrifying fist shot into the sky, equally enormous, disappearing into the night sky and colliding with the giant hand. It was clearly a clash between Grandmaster Level experts.

Sword light, tearing through the sky, shot up from the ground, dazzlingly bright, and met a nine-headed raptor in a fierce battle.

Within the territory Jade Capital Radiation, more than one Grandmaster Level expert has personally arrived, and now they are forced to expose themselves.

Near the medicinal field, the ground trembled, but no one died and everyone was unharmed for the time being. However, many of the figures who fled into the distance at the first moment were blown up.

Even if the Earth Immortal were attacking each other, it wouldn't affect the medicinal fields; they were all desperately guarding them.

However, once you're far away from this place, there's no need to worry. Those who were more cautious and ran away first suffered heavy casualties, their bodies and souls destroyed by the blazing Scorching Sun emitted by the Sixth Realm powerhouse.

Qin Ming had chosen a good location, on the edge of the medicinal field, where he was untouched by the killing intent of the Sixth Realm expert, but his heart sank.

The records of the Jade Capital Territory are outdated. This forbidden area is completely different now, emphasizing a "balance." As outsiders, they cannot gather herbs in advance, which slows their progress.

Most importantly, the creatures outside the forbidden zone seemed unaffected by the aftershocks of the Tribulation Crossing Grand Array, giving them no time to react and rapidly approaching.

In the night fog, a large number of flying Demon Beast, various birds of prey, and strange insects with flapping wings, like clouds and smoke, obscured the night sky, and were already approaching.

On the earth, many tall figures, like small mountains, were moving. There were silver giants hundreds of meters tall running wildly, black bulls with flames all over their bodies trampling mountains and rivers, bringing a sea of fire with them, and Giant Centipede tens of meters long swimming on the ground like True Dragon.

Behind them, all sorts of strange and humanoid creatures surged forth like a tidal wave.

"Everyone, stop those External Demons! The forbidden zone operates on the principle of equal exchange. If we offer herbs of immeasurable value, they will leave behind meat of equal value. We must not let a single Extraterrestrial Demon escape; we must keep them here."

A towering, majestic old goat spoke, coughing up blood amidst the Dao Rhythm Surges, yet it still issued this death order.

The various changes in the Otherworld Forbidden Zone were extremely disadvantageous to outsiders who came through the Ancient Mist Gate. In the Present World, "All Beings are Equal," but then came a massive siege by Otherworld creatures, turning this place into a blood-red inferno.

So far, the medicinal field is still like a quagmire, and those who are trapped inside move slowly. Those who rushed into the deepest part hoping to pick the priceless Treasured Medicine are in utter despair. They try to retreat, but it is as slow as mortals struggling to walk.

"This is no longer the Sacred Land for gathering herbs in ancient times; this is Hell!" someone lamented. How many people could survive such a siege?

The first person to use the Void Teleportation Talisman exploded with a bang, shattered by the Sixth Realm expert's flick of the finger across the void, his Pure Yang Consciousness annihilated.

"Kill!"

Finally, swarms of flying beasts, strange birds, and bizarre insects arrived, and the ground army soon surrounded them, unleashing the most brutal and bloody mode.

This place was filled with the sounds of fighting, blood splattered everywhere, various rare treasures were exploding, and flying swords were breaking. It was a slaughterhouse of flesh and blood and Pure Yang Consciousness.

The most terrifying thing is that it seems that there are figures at the Earth Immortal level on both sides, and they are in a standoff. If they were to make a move, they themselves might not be able to withstand it and would die in the forbidden zone. However, their targets would also be doomed to die without any suspense or chance of survival.

"The Earth Immortal, has he really arrived?" Many people felt as if they had fallen into Abyss; if so, this was not a "feast" they should be attending.

"Maybe it's fake news! People are going on a shopping spree."

Qin Ming didn't know whether the Earth Immortal had appeared or not, but there was no need to delve into it. The arrival of the Sixth Realm Ancestor had already turned this place into a battlefield of carnage, where every inch of land would be thoroughly soaked with blood, flesh, and Remnant Soul.

Clinging to Torn Cloth, he drifted with the tide amidst the chaos of the army, floating like a fallen leaf, sometimes to the east, sometimes to the west.

He had given up on the idea of Strange Medicine, because the area around the medicine fields had already been occupied by Grandmaster, and even the Ancestor had come, creating a hopeless situation.

He only wanted to escape and had no intention of taking advantage of the chaos to gather herbs.

"Alas, there's no chance this time. What a pity to waste so many Treasured Medicine. I'm leaving!" Feng Zhige, who came from the sky, took out a Great Void Movement Talisman, a treasure personally crafted by Earth Immortal.

With a whoosh, he vanished from the spot.

At the critical moment, someone intervened, using Pure Yang Spirit Light to bind his right leg. As he ran, the latter disappeared into the night like a kite being flown.

Qin Ming was surprised; the old guy who had followed him on his escape was quite shrewd, actually managing to use the situation to his advantage.

He immediately searched for his target, moving swiftly through the bloody battlefield.

Not far away, Little Tathagata used a Void Teleportation Talisman amidst the massive army, escaping unscathed.

Qin Ming discovered that Yao Ruoxian had used Teleportation Talisman, but he was too embarrassed to bother this princess with whom he had a good relationship, so he changed his target.

Then, he saw Lu Zheng, the Little Heavenly Venerate, nearby.

The moment Lu Zheng activated the Great Void Movement Talisman, Qin Ming decisively stuck to him.

Besides him, there was another Sick Grandmaster who decisively clung to Lu Zheng's coattails and took advantage of him.

"Crush them!" Lu Zheng was furious, but it was too late. The Great Void Movement Talisman carried them away with a whoosh.

A moment later, Qin Ming suddenly felt empty. He had been swept away by the Ultimate Dao Golden Light and could no longer stick to Lu Zheng. At the same time, the Sick Grandmaster was also shaken off.

Lu Zheng possessed a rare treasure, likely bestowed by the Heavenly Venerate Venerable, which purified him and banished the two burdens within him.

Fortunately, in just a short while, they were far away from the medicinal field and no longer in the Blood Hell. However, this area was still not safe. If there were any ambushers, it would be a disaster.

The Sick Grandmaster vanished in a few flashes. Qin Ming, on the other hand, fled silently, hiding himself. He dared not make a commotion, fearing that the sound of the Torn Cloth slicing through the air would attract the hunters.

Soon after, he saw Qian Cheng, who was wrapped in a silver flag and sped away, skimming the ground.

Then, several streaks of light traversed the void.

Qin Ming flew at a suitable altitude, making a calm escape while also waiting to see if he could hitch a ride.

After a dozen streaks of light flashed past in the distance, another appeared and headed towards him.

Qin Ming decisively used his Adhesion Force and successfully latched onto the powerful figure.

It was Yan Zhuohua. A woman, probably an acquaintance, was hanging from her other leg and hadn't been shaken off.

"Ah..." Clearly, Yan Zhuohua sensed it and discovered that Pure Yang Spirit Light was attached to her, which startled her.

Qin Ming was swept away again, while Yan Zhuohua also possessed a protective treasure.

The second time, he only hitched a ride for a short while, but he was already quite close to the exit.

"Will anyone stop us near the exit?"

Qin Ming didn't dare to rush over immediately. He watched from a distance and saw streaks of light rushing past without being intercepted, which put his mind at ease.

At the last moment, Qin Ming saw Tang Jin, Crow Master, and Qi Qianchen return at lightning speed in a tiny Small Boat, incredibly stable.

"I should take a boat; it would be troublesome if someone outside the exit were keeping track of who had returned."

Qin Ming saw the Small Boat slow down at the exit, decisively followed, stuck to the bottom of the boat, and then rushed out.

"Gentlemen, do you sell Strange Medicine?" There were indeed people guarding the exit, and they were shameless, begging to buy the medicine, seemingly someone of considerable importance.

"Nothing was picked!" Tang Jin said coldly.

"Who are you..."

"Senior Brother, stop Say More. This is a disciple of Li Wuwei, the Ancestor of Dual Path Advancement."

"Something happened in the Otherworld Forbidden Zone?"

Only then did the people near the exit realize the Heavenly Change that had occurred inside. Those who had returned earlier ignored them and immediately fled to deliver the message.

Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief and silently disappeared into the distance. Once back in his physical body, he immediately ran away.

"Who was that person who was stuck to the bottom of our boat just now?" Tang Jin whispered.

Crow Master said, "Never mind that, hurry and report to your teacher."

That day, as Qin Ming approached the border of Black White Mountain, he looked up at the sky and saw thick black clouds colliding and arcs of electricity intertwining. He decisively headed towards the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall.

"The rainy season has arrived, and I'll be in seclusion there!"

Having just obtained the "Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal," practicing this True Scripture amidst thunder and rain is most fitting.

"Next time I go to explore new lands, I must find a peaceful place. The so-called forbidden zones, full of Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs and rare herbs, and even containing various Earth Immortal Grade Treasure Medicine, are completely unreliable. These kinds of unsettling places are all traps!" Qin Ming reflected.

By this time, he had arrived at the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall.

He started by practicing Thunder Fire Force, Wind Thunder Force, and Heavenly Thunder Induces Earth Fire, before finally beginning to comprehend the <Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal>.

He hadn't expected that practicing his skills during a thunderstorm would bring him True Scripture a pleasant surprise. He slowly absorbed a small amount of lightning and a large amount of Heavenly Light, and the effect was surprisingly good.

Qin Ming was shocked. Just by using the lightning to practice this supreme True Scripture normally, he might be able to break through his cultivation level.

"That's right, Thunderfire is the Great Medicine to help me practice this True Scripture. I'm practicing this true skill for the first time and I don't have any resistance yet, so how could there be no reaction?" In the thunderstorm, Qin Ming's eyes shone brightly, full of anticipation.