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Novel: [Night Without Boundaries]
Chapter 113: [Respect for the Opponent]
Author: [Chen Dong]
Translator: [Shadow Knight AK]
Editor: [Shadow Knight AK]
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A forest of fringe trees, their snow-white blossoms hanging like delicate tassels, resembling clouds and snow, now in full bloom and swaying gently in the breeze.
Ren Yiping coughed up blood as he encountered several Elite Disciples who had been supporting him.
They exchanged silent glances, each understanding the situation: they had all been driven out by the same person.
They were nearing the exit, their footsteps heavy, and they could faintly hear the heated discussions outside.
Outside the Luo Fu Immortal Mountain, some wore smiles while others remained silent, all awaiting the final outcome.
"The situation is now very clear. It's time to transform our advantage into victory. Ren Yiping, Luo Qingge, Jiang Shengyu..."
Hearing his name mentioned, Ren Yiping coughed up more blood.
He had failed to meet his Sect's expectations, and as a loser, he knew he would face judgmental stares upon his return.
He continued to vomit blood, his vision darkening, until he collapsed backward onto the ground.
Several Elite Disciples rushed to support him.
"Are you sure we shouldn't send someone in to search for Li Qingyue? It would be a tragedy if such a prodigiously talented Core Disciple were to perish unexpectedly."
Someone spoke up, their motives unclear—whether genuine concern for Li Qingyue's safety or malicious intent to stir up controversy.
"If we go in to rescue her now and are accused of breaking the rules and interfering, who will take responsibility? Moreover, if someone enters and secretly targets the disciples, wouldn't the consequences be even more severe?"
"You people truly don't appreciate good intentions. If she dies in there, it would be a loss for the Beyond the Mortal Realm. The Great Pioneering Era is inevitable, and a prodigy with unparalleled Innate Talent should shine brightly in the depths of the unknown Night Mist World..."
Some remained silent, while others sneered, doubting his sincerity. Yet all were pondering the situation.
Even the most conservative Ancient Daoist Sects had abandoned their seclusion, preparing for the imminent Great Pioneering Era.
"Huh? Someone's being carried out. Could it be Li Qingyue?"
"How could it be... Ren Yiping?!"
Outside the Immortal Mountain Ruins, a commotion erupted.
Soon, silence fell as the situation unfolded in a way none had predicted.
An Elite Disciple announced that Li Qingyue was clearing the area within the ruins!
The addition of "clearing the area" to Li Qingyue's name shattered the composure of the small group who had been smiling smugly earlier.
"Hahaha..." An old man, amused by the crowd's expressions, laughed heartily, oblivious to their discomfort.
One of Li Qingyue's Senior Brothers finally spoke, "Should we go in now to rescue them?"
He knew that his Junior Sister's retreat path was the Mountain-River Spiritual Nest.
Logically, no one else should know about this place, but he had been slightly worried that some senior elders with deep experience might have seen secret records.
Now, however, he felt completely reassured.
No one responded. Some felt a tightness in their chests, realizing they had been too hasty in "raising their cups" to celebrate too soon.
At that moment, a figure shrouded in Immortal Mist inexplicably appeared and said, "Li Qingyue is impressive. To break through the encirclement of the Five Core Disciples and then return to forcefully clear the field... If she can obtain a near-immortal treasure, that would be even better!"
The crowd was shaken. This seemed to be an elder from Beyond the Mortal Realm, one who didn't fear Li Qingxu's teacher.
Li Qingyue and Qin Ming approached the final battlefield, traversing vast stretches of beautiful mountain peaks veiled in Immortal Mist.
The core area lay before them.
Here, no vegetation grew. The ground was crystalline, shimmering faintly as if coated in wax.
After careful observation, Qin Ming understood what had happened.
Long ago, Otherworldly Heavenly Light had descended upon this place, sinking the core area.
The intense heat had melted the entire region.
This had once been the main peak of Luo Fu Immortal Mountain, but now only a massive crater remained, filled with swirling Heavenly Light that had persisted even after thousand years.
The chasm was immense, stretching across the landscape like a natural barrier. Jagged peaks, remnants of shattered mountains, lined its edge, some fractured, others riddled with holes like honeycombs, yet all still radiating Heavenly Light.
"What a wonderful place!" Qin Ming exclaimed in awe.
Outsider disciples had already gathered nearby.
Hearing his words, one glanced sideways, incredulous.
"Luo Fu Immortal Mountain's main peak is gone, and he calls this a good place?"
Qin Ming's eyes burned with longing as he gazed at the lingering Otherworldly Heavenly Light.
"Are you sure you can handle this?" Li Qingyue asked, her voice tinged with concern.
After all, this was violent Heavenly Light, something even she feared.
According to ancient records, the Consciousness Spiritual Light cultivated by Outsiders was initially considered a "Yin Spirit," vulnerable to the corrosive effects of Heavenly Light.
To overcome this weakness, they needed to undergo "Tribulation Crossing" or "Immortal Fire" to achieve complete immunity.
Li Qingyue had recently advanced another step within the Mountain-River Spiritual Nest, nearing a critical crossroads.
She now had to decide whether to undergo Tribulation Crossing or bathe in Immortal Fire.
Of course, while these legends persisted, most Outsiders dismissed the notion of a "Yin Spirit."
The ancient tomes unearthed long ago offered no practical cultivation techniques to support such claims.
In the past, after humans had fought hard against Giant Beasts and mountain-high anomalous plants to secure a foothold in the Night Mist World, they unearthed ancient texts, many of which were religious in nature.
In the age of sunlight, these texts would have been considered ordinary religious works.
But after their excavation, they inspired many in the Night Mist World. Though not cultivation manuals, they ultimately gave rise to various Lineages.
The ancient myths and legends of spirits and monsters were no longer accepted by modern society.
Currently, none of the paths had reached their end; they were still evolving, representing a unique kind of "Great Pioneering Era."
"Everyone," someone spoke up, suggesting cooperation. "The Heavenly Light remaining in the giant pit is still quite intense. Forcing our way down would burn our newly formed Consciousness Spiritual Lights, damaging our foundations."
"This can't be what the seniors from Beyond the Mortal Realm intended. They're testing us, likely seeking to use our hands to clear the Luo Fu Immortal Mountain Ruins, guide the Heavenly Light out, and rebuild this place!"
"We'll need to work together."
This would be a monumental undertaking.
But most remained silent, each with their own considerations and plans.
"Don't worry," Qin Ming said, his voice tinged with impatience. "I can not only withstand it, but I'll also use this place to complete my awakening."
Li Qingyue remained cautious.
"Don't rush," she said. "I'll scout the area first."
This time, she wouldn't reveal her true appearance, ready to strike at any moment and make some pay dearly.
To avoid drawing attention and exposing their identities, Qin Ming buried the Overlord's Spear along the path.
Qin Ming, clad in his Golden Armor, circled the massive crater. It was hard to imagine the sheer ferocity of the Otherworldly Heavenly Light that had not only obliterated the Immortal Mountain's main peak but also carved out such a colossal chasm.
He overheard some disciples discussing the matter.
Besides the core group of Tang Xumi, Su Jingzhu, Jiang Shengyu, and Luo Qingge, who had joined forces, two other individuals were vying for the near-immortal treasure.
One was Hu Tingwen, who had been rumored to be in secluded cultivation and unable to reach Luo Fu Immortal Town. Yet, as the group entered the ruins, he made a timely appearance at the last possible moment.
The other was Sun Jingtian, who had been blending in with the Elite Disciples. However, when conflicts arose, he revealed strength comparable to the Core Disciples.
Moreover, these two had already formed an alliance.
Tang Xumi, Su Jingzhu, Jiang Shengyu, and Luo Qingge's faces darkened upon learning this.
After their united effort to eliminate Li Qingyue, the four had been injured. They hadn't anticipated that two hidden contenders had been lurking behind them, only to be exposed by chance.
Hearing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but marvel at the disciples' desperate measures to secure the near-immortal treasure.
It was a long time before Li Qingyue returned.
The sinkhole was vast, and her expression was grave.
Using a secret technique to transmit her voice silently, she said, "I scanned the area with my Spiritual Eye and inadvertently detected a wisp of Cui Chonghe's Consciousness Spiritual Light. He still has a hidden move."
Qin Ming's expression immediately turned serious.
None of these disciples were to be underestimated.
Even someone presumed to be out of the game was still lurking in the shadows.
After a moment's thought, he asked, "Should we expose him or use him?"
Li Qingyue replied, "The others don't know I'm back. Let's observe Cui Chonghe's actions for now. Ideally, he'll eliminate some of our rivals. If necessary, I'll strike him down at a critical moment."
"Are you capable of defeating him now?" Qin Ming asked.
"It shouldn't be a problem. He only split off a portion of his Consciousness Spiritual Light, not his entire being. Moreover, his current host isn't his blood-related younger brother, Cui Chongxuan, so the compatibility must be poor. Besides, I achieved a breakthrough in the Mountain-River Spiritual Nest. I fear him no longer."
Most importantly, Li Qingyue was operating in the shadows, while Cui Chonghe had exposed himself to her.
Qin Ming added, "There's also Li Qingxu. He hasn't left since being injured. He might have a hidden move as well."
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The two parted ways.
Qin Ming prepared to enter the Heavenly Pit for his sixth Awakening.
Li Qingyue, meanwhile, planned to remain inconspicuous, avoiding attention until the final moment.
Qin Ming spotted familiar faces like Wang Caiwei, Zheng Maoze, and Chen Bingyan, but he avoided approaching them.
Instead, he found a less crowded area and quietly slipped into the pit.
Near the rim of the bowl-shaped pit, the Heavenly Light was faint enough for many Awakeners to withstand.
As Qin Ming descended, he noticed Golden-Armored Guards strategically positioned, cautiously refining the diluted Heavenly Light.
"Who's that? He just barged right in."
"Could it be Jiang Congyun from the Pure Yang Palace? Their Dao Lineage's techniques can shatter Consciousness Spiritual Light and even merge with Otherworldly Heavenly Light."
As Qin Ming descended further, the Heavenly Light grew more intense, radiating scorching heat.
He observed numerous experts meditating silently, attempting to fuse the Heavenly Light into their flesh and blood.
These individuals couldn't remain here long; they would soon need to retreat to the surface.
Qin Ming noticed several figures in the distance and paid particular attention to them.
He saw one person practicing the Five-Colored Thunder Fire Force, merging with the Heavenly Light in a spectacular display accompanied by thunderous roars.
Another figure resembled a blazing sun, absorbing the Heavenly Light and fusing it into their very being.
A hazy figure let out an ape-like roar, their body seemingly swelling as he channeled the Heavenly Light, as if trying to ignite himself. His black pupils burned with a brilliant golden radiance.
Qin Ming realized that if he were to claim a near-immortal treasure, these individuals could stall him for a time.
Their resistance to the Heavenly Light's corrosive power was remarkably strong.
"That must be a disciple of the Five Elements Palace," he observed, noticing someone sitting on a distant black-gold stone, five-colored radiance swirling around them as they refined the Heavenly Light.
"The successor of the Jade Pure Force has indeed arrived!"
Qin Ming grew serious.
He spotted a young man directly inhaling the luminous mist through his nose and mouth, devouring the Heavenly Light.
The youth's body glowed like polished jade, enveloped by the Heavenly Light yet unharmed, utterly composed as he treated the violent radiance as mere sustenance.
Qin Ming took a tentative breath himself, feeling a searing heat and a faint pain.
He knew these individuals were potential rivals.
The moment a near-immortal artifact was touched, they would all converge on him, attempting to seize it.
"I'll just sit back and watch others try to claim it," Qin Ming muttered to himself.
He would quietly enhance his strength here, preparing to face them at his peak.
After venturing another hundred meters deeper, his skin felt as if it were being scorched.
"This Heavenly Light is still weaker than the one in the Thunder Fire Alchemy Hall, and its Spiritual essence is far inferior," Qin Ming gritted his teeth, enduring the pain as he plunged to the bottom.
"Hiss!" He nearly cried out, choking on the inhaled air as flames erupted from his mouth and nostrils.
The Heavenly Light at the bottom was too violent, forcing him to retreat immediately.
Though the intensity of the Heavenly Light here was slightly lower than in the Thunder Fire Alchemy Hall, its sheer volume was far greater, engulfing him completely and pushing him to his limits.
"Heavenly Light is everywhere, but the concentration of Spiritual Substance is lacking. It seems I'll have to work hard to continuously absorb it."
And so, Qin Ming began his arduous path of awakening.
To fully absorb the Heavenly Light, he stripped off his protective golden armor and other defensive gear.
He repeatedly plunged into the depths, absorbing the violent Heavenly Light and Spiritual Substance.
To avoid alerting others, he kept his movements subtle, spending nearly half a day on this process.
"The sixth awakening has begun!" His body burned with heat.
He began practicing the Yin Earth Force and Yang Earth Force, evolving them into the Wuji Force.
Fully integrating this third extraordinary technique would dramatically enhance his strength.
"Heavenly Light is abundant here. Not just the Wuji Fist, but perhaps the Li Fire Scripture and Golden Silkworm Technique can also undergo further transformations!"
Qin Ming continuously refined his techniques, sensing the changes within himself.
His burning desire to grow stronger stemmed from his respect for his opponents.
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