Nameless Scripture

Nameless Scripture

Among the various regions of the Eastern Wilderness, there were many ancient aristocratic families and holy lands, but only a handful truly stood at the summit: those possessing Extreme Dao Emperor Weapons.

Shaking Light Holy Land, Jade Lake Holy Land, the Jiang Family, and the Ji Family.

There had once also been the Heavenly Jade Holy Land. Unfortunately, the entire sect had charged into the Desolate Forbidden Land and was nearly wiped out, while its Emperor Weapon had vanished without a trace.

After advancing to the Other Shore Realm, Qin Sheng traveled to other nations, learned the location of the Shaking Light Holy Land from the blessed lands there, and then hurried toward Shaking Light at full speed.

At this point in time, the Great Dao of heaven and earth had yet to revive, and cultivation remained difficult.

Within holy lands and aristocratic families, those in the Four Extremes Secret Realm could be called renowned elders, while Dao Palace Secret Realm cultivators were rare experts in the outside world.

Thus, with Qin Sheng's strength, his safety was guaranteed as he traveled the land.

As one of the overlords of the Eastern Wilderness, the mountain gate of the Shaking Light Holy Land was truly majestic.

Palaces stretched endlessly into the distance; divine peaks pierced the heavens like pillars supporting the sky.

The spiritual essence of heaven and earth was dense to the extreme, spiritual energy surged, and immortal birds and spiritual herbs could be seen everywhere.

Qin Sheng took a breath and felt that even the air was sweet.

I hope this goes smoothly, Qin Sheng thought.

The Six Great Caves-Heavens of Yan Nation occasionally sent outstanding disciples to the Shaking Light Holy Land, but that was not the only way to enter Shaking Light.

The Shaking Light Holy Land itself recruited disciples directly all year round. As long as one's background was clean and one's talent met the standard, one could join.

Far from Shaking Light's mountain gate stood a town, and Qin Sheng entered it to gather some information.

"To join the Shaking Light Holy Land, you must first register at the Yaoguang Branch Residence in the city, then wait for the assessment."

After learning this, Qin Sheng did not hesitate and headed straight for the Yaoguang Branch Residence.

A Dao Palace Secret Realm steward placed his hand on Qin Sheng's shoulder. A moment later, he said in surprise:

"You reached the Other Shore Realm at fifteen?"

Such talent was undoubtedly excellent and worthy of attention.

Had Qin Sheng not eaten the divine fruit, he would have reached the Other Shore at twenty-five. That was an entirely different matter from reaching it at fifteen.

After completing the registration, the steward said, "Come here tomorrow morning for the test. Do not be late."

"Alright."

After Qin Sheng left, the steward reported his information upward.

Qin Sheng was not worried about displaying his talent. Instead, he was considering how he should make contact with the Ruthless lineage after entering Shaking Light.

Would he shout, "I want to cultivate the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art," after entering the holy land? He would be slapped to death immediately.

The next day, Qin Sheng arrived at the Yaoguang Branch Residence. The steward brought him to a room where two old men were seated.

"These are Elder Li and Elder Wang of our Shaking Light Holy Land."

"Greetings, Elders."

Most elders of Shaking Light were in the Transformation into Dragon Secret Realm and possessed formidable strength.

"Qin Sheng, you have reached the Other Shore Realm at fifteen. Your talent is excellent, and our Shaking Light Holy Land needs talents like you."

Elder Wang said, "As long as your origins are clean, the gates of the holy land will open for you. Come here."

He personally examined Qin Sheng. Before long, his eyes revealed approval.

"Your innate foundation is excellent. The scripture you cultivate is quite shallow, and there are no traces of methods from other holy lands or aristocratic families. Your talent is even better than I imagined."

"Brother Li, take a look."

Elder Li was a man of few words. Only after Elder Wang addressed him did he make a move.

"A Mortal Body... no problem. He may be admitted into the holy land."

Elder Wang sighed. "There are only a few disciples in the entire holy land with special physiques. It is normal for him to have a Mortal Body."

The two elders then tested the others. Unfortunately, their talents were lacking, and none caught their interest.

"There are many peaks and lineages within the holy land. Once you arrive, your information will be circulated among the various lineages, and those interested may accept you into their peak," Elder Wang said.

"With your talent, quite a few lineages will be interested in you. Choose carefully."

"I belong to Sky Light Peak, while Brother Li belongs to Dragon-Pattern Peak."

Qin Sheng spoke. "I have long admired the Shaking Light Saint Son. May I ask, Elder, which lineage does the Saint Son belong to?"

After careful consideration, Qin Sheng felt that he still had to use the Shaking Light Saint Son as his point of entry.

The Ruthless lineage was lurking within Shaking Light, so they must also be recruiting successors.

"The Saint Son came from Dragon-Pattern Peak, where Elder Li is from."

Dragon-Pattern Peak... could this be the Ruthless lineage in disguise?

"You wish to join Dragon-Pattern Peak?" Elder Li asked.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Sheng made his decision.

"Please grant my request, Elder."

Since Qin Sheng had already made his choice, Elder Wang could only let him go.

Without saying a word, Elder Li brought Qin Sheng to the mountainside of Dragon-Pattern Peak, where a divine hall stood.

"Follow me."

The two entered the hall. Inside stood a large black cauldron engraved with images of True Dragons.

Qin Sheng was startled. The Dragon-patterned Black Gold Cauldron?

But he immediately rejected the thought. How could a newly admitted disciple possibly come into contact with an Emperor Weapon?

"This is the Dragon Vein Cauldron of Dragon-Pattern Peak. It can accurately determine which type of scripture is most suitable for you to cultivate," Elder Li said.

"Place your hand on it."

Qin Sheng did as instructed. The next instant, a black vortex appeared in the center of the Dragon Vein Cauldron.

At the sight, lightning flashed in Elder Li's eyes as he struck Qin Sheng's hand away.

"Alright. Wait here for me."

Elder Li hurried away, suddenly becoming anxious.

Not long after, he returned and brought Qin Sheng to an ancient hall atop the peak.

"The Peak Master is inside. Go in."

Elder Li said calmly, "Remember, you must be honest before the Peak Master."

Qin Sheng was somewhat surprised. He had only just joined, yet he was qualified to meet the Peak Master?

The Dragon-Pattern Peak Master was a man whose body was cloaked in divine light, making his features impossible to see. His eyes were like blazing suns, incomparably brilliant.

"Qin Sheng."

The Dragon-Pattern Peak Master spoke, his voice like heavenly music, as though he were the king of all gods.

"I already know the results of your test. You are very good. Tell me, do you harbor any ill intent toward the holy land?"

The Dragon-Pattern Peak Master's voice contained a strange power that compelled people to speak the truth.

"I have absolutely no disloyal intentions," Qin Sheng answered.

He asked several more questions, and Qin Sheng's answers were flawless because he remained perfectly clear-headed.

You are bewitching the mind and will of Qin Sheng from Shrouding the Heavens. What does that have to do with Qin Sheng from another world?

"Very good. From this day onward, you are a disciple of Dragon-Pattern Peak. I will pass down an ancient scripture to you."

The Dragon-Pattern Peak Master took out a black jade talisman and infused it with divine power. At once, a beam of light shot from the talisman into Qin Sheng's mind.

Characters manifested one after another, and the Sea of Suffering Chapter of a nameless scripture was imprinted in his mind, impossible to forget.

This scripture was far too profound and mysterious. Compared to it, the cultivation method Qin Sheng had practiced before was as simple as a kindergarten textbook.

At the same time, related restrictions appeared to protect the scripture. Even if an unparalleled expert captured Qin Sheng alive, they would never obtain Shaking Light's inheritance from him.

"This scripture is the unique inheritance of Dragon-Pattern Peak. It is extremely difficult to cultivate. Practice it first, and if you cannot enter the path, you may choose another scripture."

The Dragon-Pattern Peak Master said in a deep voice, "If you have any doubts, you may seek guidance from Elder Li."

"You may leave."

After Qin Sheng departed, another old man emerged from behind the ancient hall. He coughed and said:

"I did not expect another person suited to cultivating the Sacred Art to appear."

"He merely has potential. Whether he can enter the path is still uncertain," the Dragon-Pattern Peak Master said.

"I observed him with my divine eyes. His innate foundation is excellent. Unfortunately, he is suited to cultivating the Sacred Art rather than the Heavenly Art. His future is ultimately limited."

"There are already fewer and fewer people in our lineage willing to cultivate the Sacred Art. A disciple like Qin Sheng is a good addition."

The old man gave a hoarse laugh. "This is a fine seedling. I hope he grows plumper and more luscious."

Outside the ancient hall, Elder Li had been waiting. When he saw Qin Sheng emerge, he turned and left first.

"I will take you to your cave residence."

Along the way, Elder Li told Qin Sheng some information about the Shaking Light Holy Land.

"Holy land disciples are divided into ordinary disciples, elite disciples, Core Disciples, Candidate Saint Sons, and Saint Sons."

"The Peak Master thinks highly of you and has specially permitted you to be temporarily listed as a Core Disciple of Dragon-Pattern Peak. As for the future, that will depend on your performance with the scripture."

"Elder Li, what is the name of that ancient scripture?" Qin Sheng asked curiously.

"It has no name. Just cultivate diligently."

This response only made Qin Sheng suspect even more strongly that he had truly come into contact with the Ruthless lineage.

The cave residences of Core Disciples were in excellent locations, where earth veins converged and the spiritual essence of heaven and earth was incomparably dense.

If Qin Sheng had possessed such conditions on Earth, he would most likely have already broken into the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

Besides the cave residence, Elder Li also gave Qin Sheng cultivation resources, the most important of which was Source.

Source in the world of Shrouding the Heavens could be regarded as something like spirit stones in cultivation worlds, except its quality was extremely high. It contained the primordial essence of heaven and earth and was incomparably precious.

"There are endless mysterious methods and limitless divine abilities within the holy land. Now that you are a Core Disciple, you may go to the Dragon Vein Peak Scripture Repository to select several divine abilities to cultivate."

Elder Li said, "You are also qualified to access the holy land's renowned Holy Light Technique."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder."

Elder Li left. Looking at the Source Stones before him, Qin Sheng took a deep breath.

"Joining the Shaking Light Holy Land was truly a wise decision."

If he had gone to Spirit Ruins Paradise with Ye Fan, forget Source Stones—even Hundred Herb Liquid brewed from a hundred medicinal herbs would have been a luxury.

For cultivation, one still needed the backing of a great power.

"Let me see what exactly this scripture is..."

Qin Sheng began studying the ancient scripture in his mind. He soon became immersed in it, only waking after an entire day and night.

"Based solely on the scripture currently available, there are no traces of devouring or demonic transformation. This scripture must have been divided."

Qin Sheng pondered. The contents concerning cultivation of the Sea of Bitterness were complete, but the secret arts, methods of refining vessels, and other sections were all absent.

Clearly, the Dragon-Pattern Peak Master had done this deliberately. He did not want Qin Sheng to see more.

Others might not find that strange, but to Qin Sheng, who knew what was to come, this was practically an obvious attempt at concealment!

"It seems I really have fallen into the clutches of the Ruthless lineage. Good—do not spare me. Use the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art to ravage me mercilessly!"

"First, I should cultivate this ancient scripture."

Qin Sheng's most important task was to use this profound scripture to sort out his foundation, recultivate his Sea of Bitterness, and make up for his previous deficiencies.

Compared with a saint's scripture, an Emperor Scripture naturally possessed a far more solid and profound foundation.

Fortunately, Qin Sheng was still in the Other Shore Realm and had not yet surpassed the Sea of Bitterness.

From that day onward, Qin Sheng entered a life of arduous cultivation.

He sought instruction from Elder Li, studied the scripture, refined Source, and repeated the cycle endlessly.

Until one month later, when the Infinite Land suddenly stirred.

Qin Sheng's consciousness descended there, and he discovered that another version of himself had arrived in the Infinite Land, appearing to be around his age.

"So there is more than one me." After the dead Qin Sheng arrived, he received some information.

He sighed with emotion. "Being able to communicate with myself from other worlds after death is not bad."

"The other versions of us think so too. By the way."

Qin Sheng asked, "I transmigrated into the world of Shrouding the Heavens. What about you?"

"The world of Shrouding the Heavens? Your luck is incredible." Upon hearing this, the deceased Qin Sheng immediately grew envious.

"As for me..."

(End of Chapter)