Night Without End
Chapter 605

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Silk Book Method

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Old Furnace was lost in thought, looking around blankly. Where was he?

Why is a figure that shouldn't be there standing in front of me?

Thousands of years are enough to annihilate all the heroes of the world, burying the most powerful figures in the land, leaving nothing behind.

Even in the most glorious eras, and among the most powerful figures who looked down upon the Night Mist Sea, it was difficult to overcome the insurmountable Heavenly Chasm of lifespan.

Old Furnace's first reaction was that his own memories and cognition were probably already disordered.

How could it possibly see figures from eight thousand years ago in this era?

The Old Furnace was quite startled; the inscriptions on its mottled cracks lit up rapidly. Wiping away the dust from its mind, it carefully examined the silver-haired woman before it.

It must be true, it's that familiar, stunning face, even the transcendent Divine Charm, the elegant angle of the head turned, the curve of the lips, are exactly the same as before.

Old Furnace was lost in thought: What day is it today? Where am I?

Qin Ming his voice. "Senior Lu, is what you said true?"

He needs to redefine the association's origins, which are surprisingly far removed from the present era.

Old Furnace was extremely solemn, and he silently replied, "If there are no surprises, it is her. Eight thousand years ago, at a grand gathering, I saw her from afar."

It is New Artifact Spirit, and its ability to trace the past is relatively limited. It is already quite remarkable that it was able to discover this figure from the chaotic and fragmented memories.

One thing is certain: the silver-haired woman is an important person.

After all, that grand event back then seemed to be of extremely high status. The beings who were surrounded by people and greeted by everyone could not be ordinary people.

After learning these secrets, Qin Ming pondered to himself: The chairman is unfathomable.

Old Furnace was in turmoil, feeling utterly lost. Had he become out of touch with the times and outdated? How could a figure from eight thousand years ago have survived to this day?

This was nothing short of Heaven-Opening, providing a path to survival for many powerful and extraordinary figures throughout history.

Old Furnace was stunned. If that were the case, how regrettable were the passing of his acquaintances and old friends, who had not lived to see such a pioneer appear.

When facing the chairman, Qin Ming was very composed, unlike Old Furnace had so many inner thoughts.

Because he knew very well that the president in front of him was a blank sheet of paper, with clear eyes and a very pure heart, and was not some extraordinary figure.

However, as time goes by, the girl next door will eventually grow up.

Of course, looking ahead, Qin Ming also felt a sense of urgency, as the guild leader's awakening speed was too fast.

If things continue like this, with the passage of time and the test of time, the president will surely regain his former unparalleled glory.

This situation is essentially forcing Qin Ming to strive harder, continuously improve, and forge ahead.

Otherwise, he might be caught up by the chairman, one of the Three Mings, or face a crisis.

Qin Ming wasn't too panicked, because if necessary, he could always put the president in a "peaceful" state for a while to "cool down."

The Old Furnace went through a profound internal struggle: Who am I? Where am I? Why did I encounter a prominent figure from eight thousand years ago?

After a brief silence, it finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Mingzi, how did you meet her?"

Old Furnace even changed his way of addressing them, and covered the two of them with a mist of light, isolating them from the outside world.

Qin Ming calmly replied, "They were brought back."

"?" The Old Furnace remained silent.

"Really!" Qin Ming emphasized.

The Old Furnace shook violently, stumbled, and nearly fell into the air.

It was truly questioning its existence, feeling as if it weren't in the Present World. Could it have been dreaming for eight thousand years and returned to the Supreme Experts?

Qin Ming said, "There are many complicated secrets behind this. I brought her out from a Longevity Experiment Site."

Old Furnace was certain that he wasn't lying.

"What's your relationship now?" Old Furnace asked further.

Qin Ming stated, "I want her to respect me as her master."

Old Furnace really wanted to bang his head to bring him to his senses. How could someone be so reckless?

Qin Ming added, "In principle, there's no problem. She lost to me, but she's not completely convinced yet."

Old Furnace: "!"

It didn't want to talk anymore; it couldn't recover.

It felt that the world was changing too fast; had it been isolated from the world for thousands of years?

After a moment, Old Furnace muttered to himself, "How is this possible? Are you crazy, or am I?"

Qin Ming didn't hide anything and quickly and simply told it part of his experience.

Even so, Old Furnace remained silent for a long time, finding it hard to believe.

Then, it saw Qin Ming step out of the light mist, smiling as he greeted the silver-haired woman.

"Eight thousand years of legendary figures, standing shoulder to shoulder with Little Qin of this era, discussing profound methods—this world—"

I don't understand.

As Old Furnace sorted through his fragmented memories, he fell into deep self-doubt: Was I going insane?

It was unaware of the path to physical resurrection, and therefore was deeply shocked, feeling as if the peerless female powerhouse of the old era had truly returned.

The paper, filled with scriptures and imbued with spiritual energy, spun around Qin Ming and the president, like large petals floating in the air, radiating dazzling Divine Rosy Radiance, carrying the beauty of order, and constantly dancing.

The president, dressed in pure white robes with clear eyes, said, "This method is like a demonic scripture, too evil. Some of its main doctrines were not prepared for this life; its original intention is problematic."

Qin Ming turned his head to look at her, feeling that she was the real enchantress. She had only studied this scripture for three days, yet she had already grasped its essence.

"Amazing!" Qin Ming exclaimed sincerely.

He knew that the president's comprehension was terrifyingly strong, but most importantly, he possessed extraordinary qualities and accumulated knowledge from the past. He had not forgotten some of the True Scripture of history, and his physical instincts were the Unseen, as if guided by some unseen force.

Qin Ming responded positively, saying, "This scripture contains inexhaustible profound truths about longevity, and also encompasses the exploration of the afterlife, aiming to transcend the Dead Realm."

As a firsthand witness, he was able to master the Silk Book Method and uncover the deepest hidden longevity qualities within it, naturally possessing his own very insightful views.

The president, calm and composed, said, "Within this, the outlines of several True Scripture are faintly visible, indicating they must be of great importance. However, this combination is mottled, chaotic, flawed, and imperfect, accompanied by very serious problems."

Qin Ming didn't say it aloud; it was the product of a sudden inspiration from a few drunkards.

Those few Rogue Cultivator Ancestor, having traveled through the Night Mist World and come to Night Prefecture from Distant Outer Region, already demonstrated their immense power; otherwise, they would have perished on the journey.

Looking out over the world, gazing at the boundless Night Mist Sea, those beings who dare to embark on a journey alone, traversing between different supreme systems, are no ordinary beings.

Qin Ming even suspected that the several Rogue Cultivator Ancestor of the Silk Book Method were all prominent figures who roamed the mortal world, discovered each other, appreciated each other, and took a liking to one another, which is why they got drunk and sang wildly, shouting that they wanted to create a supreme and wonderful method.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find the place where the several Rogue Cultivator Ancestor drank, otherwise he really wanted to go and resonate with them to investigate the truth.

Furthermore, Qin Ming had a deeper speculation: he suspected that some powerful individuals with limited lifespans had traveled extensively throughout the Night Mist World in their later years, seeking to prolong their lives and find fortuitous opportunity to survive, eventually gathering in Night Prefecture.

Qin Ming said, "When the first Ancestor established the grand framework of this method, some people were more concerned with living a long life, while others hoped to survive their destined death. Later, he added many detailed elements, striving to integrate all methods, control all paths, and write an unparalleled scripture."

Nearby, Old Furnace observed that Little Qin was actually having a serious discussion with the silver-haired woman, and they weren't just rambling.

It creates the illusion that the child has indeed grown up.

The president said, "In this interpretation of the scripture, I found that the unparalleled chapters have been altered, with supreme methods Contained Within within, but the overall style is conservative and stagnant. Some passages lack the necessary domineering force. I seem to see the lament of a few frail people, seemingly carefree and wanting to compose the supreme scripture, but actually lacking a certain courage and decisiveness."

Qin Ming suddenly looked up; the president's insight had left him somewhat unsettled.

What level of understanding is this? To glimpse the mother text behind the Silk Scripture and even sense the decline of the creator of the Dharma—how astonishing!

It is obvious that top-notch comprehension, extraordinary qualities, and a lifetime of accumulated experience are all indispensable; otherwise, the president could not have achieved this.

If that's the case, Qin Ming felt that his previous guesses had come true.

He began, "The first Ancestor was merely a hastily assembled troupe. Some of them are now in their twilight years, and though they may still have the splendor of a sunset, their time is running out. It was all just a drunken dream, a momentary display of power. Once they sober up, they must face reality and go their separate ways."

The president's eyes shifted from clear to deep as he pondered earnestly, then said, "That explains it. Some elderly people are already preparing for what happens after they die."

Qin Ming nodded and said, "After one's lifespan ends, the decaying spiritual flame goes out, but the cultivation level of such a person in life must have been extraordinary, at the very least achieving Golden Body, making it difficult to decay in a short time. In addition, once buried in a secret acupoint of a mountain and river with astonishing spiritual energy, one can Eternal Presence for a long time, and the physical body can instinctively remember the Cultivation Method path of the person in life, with subtle resonance and nourishment, Blessings of two generations may not be just talk."

Old Furnace was somewhat lost in thought. Mingzi wasn't talking nonsense; he actually managed to answer the silver-haired woman's question and was exploring the mysterious method. It was truly outrageous.

The president turned to look at Qin Ming, who appeared as ethereal as a banished immortal, and said, "The original intention behind creating this method was problematic; it was initially intended as preparation for the afterlife. What's your situation?"

"What do you think?" Qin Ming asked calmly.

The guild leader said, "This is Cultivation Method for practicing on corpses, so you were once a dead person?"

Qin Ming stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the night sky, and said, "Behind the Silk Book Method lies not only a mother scripture, but also the meaning of immortality in this world. It is not a true Cultivation Method for the dead. Although the Old Senior are old and their mindsets are different, it does not mean they have given up on this life. This scripture also contains the meaning of New Life. It is not necessarily about Blessings the next life after death. That would be success, but it would only be a different kind of resurrection, not the more meaningful sprouting of a withered tree in this world."

Old Furnace was quiet and didn't disturb him. He thought Mingzi was really capable, able to discuss scriptures with a newly revived big shot, which was not just empty boasting.

After pondering for a moment, the president said, "If one practices according to the Cultivation Method for the dead, the patterns on the Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Threads will cover the entire body after the Spirit Fire is extinguished, awaiting the next life. Whether it will be successful is still hard to say."

She continued, "Within the scriptures that carry the Divine Charm of old age, there is indeed a vibrant vitality, though somewhat subtle. It is like a celestial vine, stretching from one end to the other, as if it has crossed a chasm between life and Heavenly Chasm to achieve New Life, which is quite remarkable."

I felt as if I were seeing a familiar technique, a True Scripture from an old friend.

She appeared dazed, which was actually beyond the cognitive range of her current Pure Yang Consciousness. A certain keen instinct was reviving, leaving her lost in thought for a long time.

It took her a long while to recover.

The president muttered to himself, "The swallows seem familiar."

She looked up and said, "Some mother scriptures are extremely rare. Even in the distant past, they would be hard to find, let alone piece together several of them."

Qin Ming said, "If it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather some old folks setting aside their prejudices and agreeing to meet in a remote place in order to survive, and exchange their experiences of Eternal Presence in their later years, then it would make sense."

Perhaps some of the Rogue Cultivator who "Dusk Pact" have intentionally sown seeds in this area, and some might even want to come back to see the results?

Does anyone really believe they can have Blessings in two lifetimes, and even an afterlife?

Or perhaps someone harbors a deep-seated resentment, a strong sense of injustice, and, having failed to achieve Eternal Presence, has utterly lost hope, and therefore wishes for future generations to tread this rough path?

After Qin Ming finished explaining his conjecture, he asked the president about the unique features of the several mother scriptures he had observed.

He discussed the scriptures with the president, hoping to understand the "past" of the Silk Book Method and explore its past and present lives in order to better comprehend and fully analyze its meaning.

"It just feels familiar, but I can't pinpoint the exact location." The president shook his head.

After careful consideration, she said, "One of the mother scriptures should be that the body is like Black Hole, so that even after death, the body can continue to absorb Divine Substance for a certain period of time, which can ensure Blessings for the next life."

She believes this mother scripture is very important, no less so than the longevity qualities discussed earlier.

Qin Ming realized that the president was a "treasure trove." As she grew up, she would likely recall more wonderful methods, and perhaps then she could discuss some of the mother scriptures.

Judging from her past life, that mother's origins must have been incredibly extraordinary.

Qin Ming didn't expect her to be an expert in the scriptures; as long as she could point out the general direction and the necessary precautions based on hearsay, that would be enough.

After all, his mastery of Silk Book Method can be considered a forced breakthrough in this path.

The president looked at Qin Ming, his eyes shimmering with a mysterious light, and asked, "So, who are you?"

"Your lord," Qin Ming said calmly and composedly.

On one side of the courtyard, the inscription on the Old Furnace lit up, and I thought to myself: Mingzi, you are really brave. If we trace back eight thousand years to ancient times, if you dare to speak like this, you will surely be called out by name according to the family genealogy.

Sure enough, even though the paper was blank, the president was not without emotional fluctuations. She raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced sideways at the man in front of her with her clear eyes.

Qin Ming said, "What, you're unwilling to accept defeat?"

Then, he smiled gently and said, "I will not bind you, I will give you a vast sky to roam freely, without shackles. You can call me 'My Lord, My Fellow Daoist,' and we can discuss Daoist principles at any time."

Qin Ming felt that guarding such a foundation and treasure would be a huge loss if she were completely imprisoned, so he did not want to suppress her excessively.

Under the astonished gaze of the Old Furnace, the chairman nodded and said, "Alright."

At this moment, the Red Squirrel, the Talking Finch, and the Thunder King Bird returned. They had overheard excerpts of the two discussing scriptures. Although they couldn't understand them, they all felt that the woman was incredibly powerful.

The guild leader said, "You claim to have mastered this technique on your own. Are you someone who died and was resurrected in ancient times?"

Then, her eyes gleamed, and she said, "Could it be that you are one of the original cultivators, already dead, but after your power dissipated, Blessings physical body and have returned in this life to begin your cultivation anew?"

In an instant, on the courtyard wall, Talking Finch, Red Squirrel, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment. Could it be that the Mountain Lord, so extraordinary, truly possessed some great background?

Qin Ming frankly replied, "No, I am a person of this era; you're overthinking it."

Mysterious symbols flickered and intertwined in the president's eyes, their light seeming to illuminate Qin Ming's past lives. He said, "You once faced death, yet your will to live was not severed. Various factors intertwined, allowing you to master this technique. It's like a newly sprouted vine of immortality growing from the endless Abyss of death, climbing over the Heavenly Chasm, leading you to success. This is both accidental and inevitable, a confluence of fate. However, your path cannot be replicated."

Qin Ming was surprised. She could actually uncover part of the truth, but could she see through the essence? It could only be said that the legendary figure from eight thousand years ago lived up to her reputation.

On the courtyard wall, Talking Finch exclaimed in surprise, "President, amazing!"

"Amazing!" The Thunder King Bird was also stunned.

Red Squirrel exclaimed, "Qin Daddy, the chairman is about to rip your underwear off!"

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They knew Qin Ming's past, and therefore all admired him.

"Shut up!"

"Vulgar!"

Qin Ming and the chairman reprimanded each other at the same time.

Qin Ming wondered if the three outcasts had been infected, and if they were all about to develop a rebellious streak.

He had some doubts that the president had mastered extraordinary Cultivation Method that could subtly influence those around her to develop a slight liking for her and gradually become closer to her.

Qin Ming checked himself and found that he was not affected in the slightest, which relieved him.

The president realized that she had uncovered the truth. In an instant, her eyes lit up and she shone brightly, completely changing her previous unwavering demeanor. She smiled slightly, her smile radiant.

Sure enough, the Talking Finch and the Red Squirrel immediately joined in the laughter, showing a rather friendly attitude.

Not long after, the guild leader made another accurate judgment, saying, "Wen Rui was able to master this method because of you. You guided him onto the path using Secret Method?"

Qin Ming readily agreed and asked, "Would you like me to guide you on your way?"

After careful consideration, the president said, "The parent scriptures behind the Silk Book Method may contain methods that influence later practitioners, but I have the <Myriad Aperture Illumination Art>. There is no need to change the path to practice other people's methods; simply absorbing the essence and referring to the thought process is enough."

Undoubtedly, she did not want to be controlled by others.

Her eyes shimmered as she said, "If this life comes to an end, I might consider practicing this True Scripture in my twilight years, to leave a glimmer of hope for the future."

After pondering for a moment, Qin Ming asked, "Is there any Ancestor who provided the original scripture who can Present World?"

The chairman shook his head slightly and said, "Unless Yiqi is still alive, the so-called 'second generation of Blessings ' is ultimately somewhat illusory, and the chances of it reappearing are slim."

Qin Ming looked at her and asked, "Do you know your own situation?"

Chairman Heisuke retorted, "Flesh revived, a second life."

Qin Ming said, "All things in the world have their limits, yet this creature has come back to life. This is a miracle. If this news were to spread to the depths of the Night Mist World, it would likely cause a huge uproar."

This is true. If the news leaks out, it will most likely attract the attention of the Supreme Experts, causing a great upheaval.

The president suddenly awoke here. The Black White Mountain area is very peaceful, but if you investigate it deeply, the impact will be too great, as it involves the great secret of immortality.

Bloodshed and chaos could occur simply by surrounding Qin Ming with her.

Qin Ming continued, "Since we were able to recover, how dare we assume that others couldn't?"

The president said, "My recovery was brought about by a variety of factors, not entirely accidental, but also thanks to a bit of good fortune."

Qin Ming suspected that her so-called "deserved favor" was not just a casual remark, and perhaps it was because of this that it influenced Talking Finch, Red Squirrel Yu, and the others?

The president said, "My <Myriad Aperture Illumination Art> is the fundamental reason why my flesh and blood have been revived."

Qin Ming was shocked. He finally understood why the old president of the Godlike Society had been so desperately pursuing the <Myriad Aperture Illumination Art>.

Could it be that someone who practiced this scripture before was resurrected after death? And that the old chairman found out about it.

If that's the case, who was the person before? Could it be the woman in front of us?

The president began, "Upon closer examination, while the Silk Book Method of later generations may have Blessings to two generations, I feel it is still roughly equal to Dai's interpretation of the classics."

After careful consideration, Qin Ming said, "According to certain theories, drug resistance means that the same drug cannot be taken for a long time. But can the same path to resurrection and the same method of awakening be used twice?"

The president seemed oblivious to his question, his flawless face radiating a sacred light as he said, "Fortunately, after mastering the Silk Book Method, a large amount of Divine Substance was injected into my body. Through its continuous circulation, its longevity-enhancing properties activated my myriad apertures, making me enlightened."

The so-called "blessing" was due to the combined effects of the two spells. Later, Qin Ming took over her body, creating a resonance that triggered her awakening.

Old Furnace listened silently, saying nothing. The matter of Yuchadren, the great man from a thousand years ago, being resurrected, was best left unsaid.

Otherwise, whether it is Wu Mu, Qin Ming, or the current president, they will all be plunged into endless bloodshed.

Qin Ming gazed at her and said, "Have you remembered the past and know who you are?"

The president shook his head and said, "No, but I feel scattered images, fragments of the True Scripture, surfacing in my mind. So-called resurrection requires severing a large proportion of the past; otherwise, how can it be called New Life?"

At this moment, she felt a rare sense of loss. This New Life life, this farewell to the past, inevitably meant the severing of too many people and things, which could no longer be traced back.

Qin Ming was taken aback, then said, "What you said about the New Life has touched me and inspired me somewhat."

Old Furnace cried out inwardly: Is this the spark of inspiration between unparalleled geniuses? Why haven't I grasped anything?

The president bowed gracefully, her heartfelt reverence, for without Qin Ming, she might not have been able to revive in this life. She then softly called out to the chief researcher.

"I can't believe it!" Although Old Furnace was usually taciturn, he had a lot of inner monologues. This was a very important figure from the once high-profile Sheng Hui Research Institute. Mingzi really dared to do that.

Old Furnace said to himself, "Little Qin, what if she fully wakes up? Aren't you afraid?"

Qin Ming didn't care and retorted, "What's there to be afraid of? By then, she was already mine."

Old Furnace immediately revealed a look of astonishment, his mental fluctuations expanding as he said, "In the blink of an eye, you've already forgotten Qing Yue?"

Qin Ming immediately relaxed and said, "Didn't you hear her call me 'Master Researcher'? Isn't that one of our One of Us? Besides, my cultivation won't stagnate. If I break through quickly enough, even the most peerless figures of the past will be standing around me."

Not long after, Qin Ming left the courtyard, stood at the village entrance, gazed into the distance, and said, "I've waited so long, why hasn't anyone come?"

Old Furnace followed beside him and asked, "What are you waiting for?"

"Waiting to settle this grudge, I wanted to see if anyone was foolish enough to send out assassins for a final kill after I broke through to the Fourth Realm. The result—everyone was so shrewd."

Qin Ming wanted to settle things with some people before embarking on his journey.

Unfortunately, after waiting for several days, no one came to attack, which greatly disappointed him.

"By the way, Senior Lu, I have two more people here. Do you know them?"

Qin Ming took the Old Furnace to a deserted place and first released the Evil Qi- looking Little Worm.

"This young man, I, Kuang, this—" Old Furnace was quite taken aback on the spot.

Qin Ming then released the Two Figurines, displaying them before Yu, and said, "Senior Lu, take a closer look; they still bear some resemblance to their former selves."

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