Are There Any Immortals in This World?

Mu Zhuo had thick black hair and looked to be in his prime. His eyes were deep and bright. Decades ago, he was a top-tier God Seed in the Esoteric Sect. After reaching the Fifth Realm, his status rose even higher. Who wouldn't respectfully address him as Master Mu when they met him?

However, after arriving at Black White Mountain, someone came up to him and slapped him twice, a kind of "etiquette" he had never experienced before!

Qin Ming is usually very easygoing, but now he's become "Grumpy Guy" mainly because he feels that this person is after him and seems to want to dig into his past.

He didn't stand on ceremony. The top-grade Violet Golden Core elixir in his abdomen emitted a blazing light, with the patterns of heaven and earth intertwined. Even his palm was surrounded by "elixir light," as thick as a wall.

Qin Ming's right hand emitted a surge of Golden Core light, its aura immense. With a casual wave, it seemed as if he could cover the sky with one hand, causing the void to explode and the night mist to dissipate completely.

Mu Zhuo was furious. Even though he had already said it was a misunderstanding, the other party still showed no sign of stopping and continued to slap him.

He was now trapped in a quagmire, suppressed by four masters, making it extremely difficult for him to move. He shouted urgently, "Stop!"

However, it was all in vain. The Master, wearing a straw Straw Cape and a bamboo hat, struck him with a palm, so forceful that his entire face was contorted.

Mu Zhuo's body erupted with divine light, his facial features intertwined, and strange scenes appeared, with shrunken mountains and rivers like tattoos covering his face, protecting him.

That was the Godhood Grounds, and it was manifested by him.

As expected, despite being in the same Grandmaster Domain, their strengths were quite different. He was a cut above Zhou Zhengran of the Blood Immortal Organization, and his Daoist techniques were unfathomable. Even after being restrained by four Master, he was still able to cast spells.

Although it was rushed, he avoided a disastrous situation with his face collapsing and blood gushing from his mouth and nose; he was just a little shocked, with tinnitus in his ears and a sore cheek.

"Crackling and popping."

Mu Zhuo felt numbness on his face. The tattoo on his face—a miniature Godhood Grounds —was like he was undergoing Tribulation Crossing, with lightning flashing.

Qin Ming's two slaps, crackling with sparks and lightning, were incredibly powerful, exploding suddenly and loudly. In this small space, one could hear thunder and admire lightning, finding a touch of elegance even in the midst of the violent confrontation.

With a low roar, Mu Zhuo ignited a Divine Talisman within his body, which quickly lit up, allowing him to break free from the four people's restraints in an instant. He touched his bluish-black skin, his face ashen.

Yu Gensheng blocked his path, and Meng Zhiyan and Li Qingyun moved like ghosts, surrounding him once again.

Many figures appeared in the desert on one side of the road, holding torches to dispel the darkness.

Mu Zhuo was astonished; it turned out to be a group of pigs, all standing upright and silently staring at him.

Clearly, this is the Palm-Sized Bright Pig. He himself did not appear; he was merely casting a spell to observe. He chose the desert as the foundation for his ascension to godhood and has now achieved considerable success in the Spirit Penetration Realm.

The fine wine that the four Master were drinking while sitting on the cliff was brought over by Old Pig.

In the past, Qin Ming was completely ignorant about the desert, but now, with his profound cultivation and access to higher realms of cultivation, he has come to know many truths.

There are indelible "scenes" and incomprehensible "phenomena" in the desert that are difficult to eradicate and cannot be completely eliminated, mainly because all kinds of "myths" are rooted in the Night Ruins.

To become a god, one must subdue special "terrain" and "phenomena," which actually involves the Night Ruins.

This is also why Qin Ming is wary of Night Ruins and dares not set foot there easily again.

The Night Ruins consist of thirty-six layers of heaven, shrouded in endless mist.

The Old Traveling Merchant, the demon, the headless Heavenly Immortal, the High Antiquity great power... all found their final resting place there, which is truly unfathomable.

After a brief moment of distraction, Qin Ming's gaze cleared instantly.

Mu Zhuo's face turned very ugly when he discovered that he was being watched by a group of pigs holding torches.

He glanced at the four Master dressed in Straw Cape and bamboo hats, and said, "Is this how Black White Mountain treats its guests?"

Qin Ming said, "Who do you think you are, guest? You barge into Black White Mountain without any goodwill, and you expect us to respect you? Besides, who do you think you are, daring to act so presumptuously near the Beast God's Dao Arena!"

"My master Xi Tian." Mu Zhuo not only revealed his background but also reiterated that he meant no harm.

Yu Gensheng was restless. The name Xi Tian was too famous. He had been a powerful Night Prefecture for hundreds of years and his status in the Esoteric Sect was second only to Chu Canglan.

Over the years, some have referred to them together as the two unparalleled heroes of the Esoteric Sect.

Meng Zhiyan and Li Qingyun also felt heavy-hearted. Xi Tian was quite active in his prime, but he became low-key in his old age. He was once known as "Heavenly God".

Qin Ming sized up Mu Zhuo. This man's body was filled with divine light that overflowed. He truly was a master who produced a great student. If it weren't for Yu Gensheng suppressing him, Meng Zhiyan and Li Qingyun alone probably wouldn't be able to restrain him.

After breaking through to become Master, the once unparalleled God Seed possessed terrifyingly profound inner strength.

Qin Ming spoke up, "Xi Tian is very strong, and he may become an Awakened One of Past Life Wisdom in the future, but he hasn't even stepped into the Seventh Realm yet. How dare he offend Black White Mountain? As his disciple, are you standing up for Cui Chongxiao and trying to harm the boy from Double Tree Village?"

Mu Zhuo's pupils contracted. How could this mysterious person seem to be able to hear part of his thoughts? He thought of a certain ancient legend his teacher had mentioned, and immediately his heart calmed down, no longer experiencing any emotional fluctuations.

"You've got some nerve, daring to come here and harm people!" Yu Gensheng roared, his voice like Heavenly Thunder, shaking the mountain walls outside the desert and causing boulders to tumble down.

He regarded Qin Ming as a nephew and wanted to see him pave the way for the New Life System; how could he tolerate anyone harming him?

He immediately unleashed a punch, holding nothing back.

At this moment, although Yu Gensheng was enraged, he did not lose his composure. He imitated the Pure Yang Power with an extremely dense and terrifying Heavenly Light, like a Great Sun rising into the sky.

Mu Zhuo felt wronged. Although he had no good intentions, he also had no real intention to kill. He was just there to probe and find out the strengths and weaknesses of the Black White Mountain youth. He never expected to be ambushed and killed halfway.

His heart sank. The Beast God's followers showed no respect for his teacher, sending four Master- level experts to target him. If that Dog Sword Immortal were to come out of seclusion himself, would he directly attack his master? The creatures of Black White Mountain were all too powerful.

At the same time, Qin Ming was forming Law Seals. The Supreme-Grade Purple Gold Core in his body emitted Immortal Light. As he cast the spell, "danxia" surged and flowed out along his arm like a long river, transforming into a tangible Law Seals that blasted forward.

Meng Zhiyan and Li Qingyun did not hesitate and acted immediately.

Mu Zhuo never expected that he would be in such a life-or-death situation as soon as he entered this territory, and was still in the outer area. Without extraordinary measures, he might die.

He was restrained again, struggling to move his body, and only managed to dodge some of the attacks.

He had no choice but to activate the Void Teleportation Talisman, an item personally refined by his teacher, Xi Tian, capable of allowing him to escape in an instant during a perilous situation.

When the Otherworld Forbidden Zone was transformed into a blood-red inferno last time, some influential people escaped using this kind of Divine Talisman.

However, Yu Gensheng's punch still struck him.

"Grandmaster?" Mu Zhuo was shocked. Otherwise, how could the other party be so fast, and so fierce and domineering, far exceeding that of a normal Master?

With a crack, his spine broke, and a burst of light from his chest and abdomen pierced through him, leaving him covered in cracks.

Yu Gensheng's complete lack of reservations was truly terrifying.

However, Mu Zhuo was secretly relieved that this person should not have truly established himself at the pinnacle of the Fifth Realm, otherwise he would have been in grave danger.

At the same time, he was struck in the shoulder by a lightning Law Seals, blood splattered everywhere, his shoulder blade shattered, and two pieces were blown away. His arm bone was also broken.

This was only because he managed to move his body with difficulty at a critical moment; otherwise, these Thunder Seal Script would have hit his head directly.

With two soft splattering sounds, two more streams of blood gushed from his body, caused by the sword light of Meng Zhiyan and Li Qingyun.

Divine light rippled, Mu Zhuo vanished from this place, disappearing like a streak of light into the distance.

He was in excruciating pain. He hadn't expected his opponent to be so ruthless, actually trying to kill him on sight. His teacher's reputation was only worth two hard slaps.

Qin Ming's consciousness left his body enveloped in the Heavenly Light, like Scorching Sun chasing after it.

Unfortunately, the Teleportation Talisman crafted by the Ancestor was too powerful, and he simply couldn't catch up.

"Walk!"

When Mu Zhuo passed through Red Haze City, he no longer concealed his Consciousness Spirit Light. His mind was racing, and he sent a telepathic message to Cui Chongxiao, telling him to run away quickly, or he might die.

Cui Chongxiao was shocked. That was his Senior Brother, who was in the Fifth Realm. In the blink of an eye, he was covered in blood, his body was deformed, and his back was unnaturally bent, as if it had been broken.

Wasn't this the method his Senior Brother wanted to use on Qin Ming? How come Mu Zhuo himself had his spine broken?

Cui Chongxiao activated the Void Teleportation Talisman and escaped.

The two Senior Brother fled in defeat from Black White Mountain, disappearing into the distance in a panic.

"This person is no ordinary individual," Li Qingyun said in a deep voice.

Qin Ming has returned, his consciousness returning to his body. He is also considering Mu Zhuo's true strength. The opponent is quite dangerous and cannot be regarded as someone like Zhou Zhengran.

Yu Gensheng solemnly advised, "If you don't break through your cultivation level, it's best not to fight him."

Qin Ming nodded without objecting. The old Master were mainly worried about his safety and believed that they should not start a war without a sure chance of victory.

The power and terror of the esoteric Buddhist sect's Xi Tian, Esoteric Sect, have been awe-inspiring for centuries, and his influence is deeply ingrained in people's minds. His Master-level disciples are also worthy of attention.

A few days later, Yu Gensheng, Meng Zhiyan, Li Qingyun left Black White Mountain.

Qin Ming had the Blood Grape Vine divided among several Master. He was still young enough not to need to extend his lifespan, and he also possessed the Longevity Leaf he had taken from the Black Tower Civilization.

Qin Ming returned to Double Tree Village and taught Wen Rui cultivation for a few days. During this time, he extracted the spiritual energy from Zhou Zhengran's Six Phoenix Treasure Lamp and carefully stored it in Torn Cloth cloth.

"With the help of the Thunder Medicine, I should be able to steadily break through the barrier." He decided to rest for a while, observe the external situation, and then set off on his journey.

Night Prefecture is far from peaceful; with incidents occurring one after another at Blood Immortal, Pure World Study, Longevity Abode, how could it not attract attention?

When Mu Zhuo fled, his shout in Red Haze City startled many people.

There are even rumors that Meng Xinghai was nearly killed because of a rumor.

Therefore, Yu Gensheng informed several Master of New Life Path and issued a warning to some Dark Organization. Meng Zhiyan also spoke out on behalf of the Millennium Aristocratic Family.

For a time, the undercurrents in Night Prefecture were swift and turbulent, and the waves surged beneath the surface.

It is said that a terrifying consciousness once swept across Red Haze City, approaching the Black White Mountain region, before silently retreating.

Meng Xinghai's expression was solemn. He vaguely saw a blazing Scorching Sun streak across the sky, but it seemed to be dripping spiritual blood. The halo of light was magnificent and awe-inspiring, yet it was also wounded.

He immediately sent a message to Qin Ming, telling him not to leave the mountain. He felt that it might be the will of a Grandmaster, of unknown origin.

Two days later, Yu Gensheng invited a very elderly Grandmaster from New Life Path to issue the sternest warning: anyone who dares to act recklessly will be punished tenfold!

The Ancestor of the Sixth Realm are hard to find; many have already ascended to the Nine Heavens. Right now, the Grandmaster is the ultimate ceiling.

Under the Black White Tree, Wen Rui spoke up, "Uncle, am I too stupid? I haven't mastered most of the scriptures you taught me."

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "Why would you think that? You have a high level of comprehension and have already done very well."

He knew where the problem lay. Wen Rui was quite perceptive, but his natural talent was only above average, which was indeed a problem.

He encouraged you, saying, "You have good comprehension, and innate talent can be improved through hard work. Never underestimate yourself; you should always be confident."

"Come, I will teach you to practice the <Life Altering Scripture>." This scripture is very special; many predecessors have failed to master it. Qin Ming decided to briefly possess his body and personally help him adjust the scripture's circulation path.

In the following days, Qin Ming frequently went out, his Spirit Travel to the vicinity of the Ancient Mist Gate. So far, Night Prefecture has opened two gates.

The bloody tragedy that occurred in the Otherworld Forbidden Zone last time has really affected the enthusiasm of all parties. Now, the number of people who want to explore the land has decreased sharply, far less than before.

Moreover, the world behind the second Ancient Mist Gate, as it stands, is not exactly barren, but so far, no special Creation Grounds has been discovered.

"Spring hasn't ended there yet, so it seems I have plenty of time." Qin Ming hadn't rushed off because he'd heard that the rainy season hadn't arrived yet.

However, it's time to scout ahead, and even forge a smaller version of the "Thunderfire Alchemy Hall" in advance.

At this moment, he certainly cannot face the Heavenly Thunder directly.

"According to Ancient Texts records, in the distant past, Master could face Thunderfire alone to temper their bodies. Are we inferior to those of the past?"

Qin Ming frowned and asked Old Huang for the truth.

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, said, "Aside from the exception of monsters that can live a very long time and adapt to the times, future generations will definitely be stronger than the last, after all, various Cultivation Method and medicinal formulas are constantly being improved."

It told Qin Ming that, apart from the interruption of civilization, the main reason was the change in the overall environment, and that the current Thunderfire was many times stronger than in the past.

It is not suitable to directly receive the Heavenly Thunder now; it is necessary to guide and differentiate the Thunderfire step by step, and carefully baptize oneself.

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella said, "In the distant past, people in the Second Realm could fly, but now even Master cannot fly with their physical bodies. The Ancestor of the Sixth Realm seem to be able to fly, but in reality, these are all special techniques; they cannot truly soar into the Beyond Heaven with their physical bodies."

Qin Ming asked, "Is the world becoming increasingly unsuitable for cultivation?"

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella denied it, saying, "No, it's just that the Gods and Immortals didn't keep up with the changes in the environment, so they died one after another. In fact, the Daoist essence has always been there, and stronger beings should have emerged."

Qin Ming asked, "When does the Second Realm begin to prevent the physical body from flying?"

"That day, the Solar Yang set and never rose again." Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella spoke leisurely, with an indescribable quality to his words.

"Huh?" Qin Ming's heart skipped a beat.

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, said, "It also began when the Fire Spring gushed forth from the ground."

Qin Ming asked, "What is the source of this Fire Spring?"

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, responded, "I don't know, there's no end to the digging."

Qin Ming was lost in thought for a moment, then asked, "Are there truly immortal beings in this world?"

The Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella said, "There shouldn't be; everything has a lifespan."

Judging from the current situation, a cultivator's lifespan is pitifully short relative to their strength.

The Ancestor of the Sixth Realm are theoretically only able to live for a little over six hundred years, but if they consume Treasured Medicine or have other fortuitous opportunity, they can live to be over nine hundred years old.

Earth Immortal can normally live for a thousand years, and if they have the means to prolong their lives, they can live to be over 1,500 years old.

Even the Heavenly God and Heavenly Immortal who use every means to prolong their lives can only live for a little over two thousand years.

Of course, a very few living beings may have special or different experiences.

Qin Ming sighed, "Even the most powerful figures have such short lives. Compared to the vast and profound history, they are nothing more than fleeting shooting stars."

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, said, "It's like there's an invisible dam, an invisible net, blocking and filtering in front of us, maintaining the balance."

It further stated, "According to the words of a deceased Supreme Civilization's ruler, the strongest on each path ultimately find themselves lonely and helpless. Before them lies an insurmountable hurdle, like a great filter, from which all the Supreme Experts will be blocked, eventually decaying naturally."

Qin Ming asked, "In your Cultivation Civilization, do the Dao Lords also grow old and die, making it difficult for them to Eternal Presence?"

The Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella solemnly informed them, "Everyone will die. Just like the Lord of Jade Capital has changed countless times, the same goes for places like the Great Thunderclap Temple and the Black Tower Civilization. There are no immortals; generation after generation changes. There is nothing new in this world."

"What lies in the deepest part of the Night Mist World?" Qin Ming asked one question after another.

Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, said, "I don't know. Relatively speaking, you and I are still in the outer regions of the Night Mist World, where each Supreme Dao Lineage is like a scattered island in the Night Mist Sea."

"How can you know there are no living beings who can Eternal Presence if you haven't ventured to the deepest part of the Night Mist World? How can you know that no one has broken through the great net that filters out the strong?"

"Based on the deduction..."

In the heavens, a grand event, though not large in scale, is about to take place, concerning the future of the younger generation and involving the Supreme Inheritance of the Jade Capital.

The five-colored orchids exuded a delicate fragrance, Lingering a faint mist of light. Their medicinal properties were enough to nourish the consciousness of Grandmaster- level expert, yet at this moment they had become a bonsai.

Ahead, by the Dragon Transformation Pool, stands a massive Yellow Dragon, its scales as large as millstones, its body coiled into a mountain, its head held high, exuding a terrifying aura of majesty.

At this moment, four people emerged from the pool one after another. One of them was Yun Jianyue, and the other three were all young men.

A man calmly spoke, "Fairy Yun, now that your two wondrous bodies, Heavenly Immortal Heavenly God, have merged into one, if you have the opportunity to compete in the New Ranking again, you should be able to stand out from the crowd."

There was something he didn't say: if the three of them were to compete, then they'd only know for sure after a fight.

Yun Jianyue did not respond, but instead asked, "Is there no one on the ground competing for the Supreme Inheritance?"

One of the men spoke up, "I've heard that several special beings have encountered some trouble and probably won't be able to reach the Above the Nine Heavens."

Another young man spoke up, "The invitations that should be sent will still be sent."

"As far as I know, someone on the ground has already responded and should appear."

In the distance, many people watched the four of them with respectful eyes.

Even the proud and arrogant Zhou Tiandao remained silent, quietly watching the four figures before the Dragon Transformation Pool.

A woman with delicate features whispered, "Jingli, people from the ground can also qualify. Is Qin Ming, the one your Heavenly Venerate wants to see, among them? By the way, I heard recently that your master might have initially taken a liking to him and was going to select someone for you..."

Lu Jingli shook her head slightly, interrupting her, and said, "He probably can't participate in the competition."

The beautiful woman nodded and said, "That's right. Even though he has extraordinary talent and is very suitable for practicing the Heavenly Venerate's <Extreme Golden Body Scripture>, he started late and his current realm is relatively low. He hasn't reached the Fourth Realm yet. If he's slow at one step, he'll be slow at every step, and he's not qualified to compete for that Supreme Inheritance."

Many people present stared intently at the Dragon Transformation Pool. Some sighed softly, seemingly unwilling, while others could not hide the envy in their eyes. Some looked lost, seemingly pondering something, and some young people showed a mixture of admiration and awe.

In Red Haze City, Meng Xinghai received an invitation from the heavens, asking him to deliver it to Qin Ming.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming was preparing to set off for the world behind the Ancient Mist Gate to welcome the new rainy season and take the Thunder Medicine to break through the barrier.