Chapter 619
Qin Qiu
Chapter 619 Qin Qianqiu
When the Mirror of Broken Law unleashed its power, it was like a divine wheel traversing the sky, radiating countless rays of light. After being refined by Qin Ming, its original form was no larger than the palm of his hand, pure white as jade, warm and lustrous.
This is an extraordinary treasure. Even Lu Xunzhen, a top saint, could only borrow it temporarily and never truly possessed it.
Li Qingyue held a mirror in her slender hand and looked at herself. Her eyebrows were curved, her lips were slightly upturned, and her smile was undisguised. She looked like an immortal descending to earth, yet she was also in harmony with the world.
She and Qin Ming had known each other since they were young. Without a word of thanks, their eyes met, they smiled and nodded, and silence spoke louder than words.
The whole world fell silent as many people gazed at the two figures in the night sky.
"Cough!" Lu Xunzhen coughed up a mouthful of blood, realizing that he, a top saint of his generation, had been reduced to a background figure.
Normally, he is elegant and refined in white robes, aloof and of high status, but now he is disheveled, pale-faced, and swaying precariously in the night sky.
Many people came to their senses, and then there was an uproar.
Lu Xunzhen was defeated, and even with the help of the other two saints, he was severely injured and his broken magic mirror was forcibly taken away.
"This... is unbelievable. One person fighting against three saints, what a glorious and terrifying achievement this is. Who would believe it if word got out?"
Everyone was shocked; they had actually witnessed this scene.
"That's Lu Xunzhen, how could he lose?"
Some people murmured, some couldn't believe it. One of the most famous geniuses under the rule of the Tushita Palace, who doesn't know him?
He's been injured before, he's drawn before, but he's never suffered such a crushing defeat.
Although the other two saints were not as famous as Lu Xunzhen, Qi Lin, Zuo Qing, and others, they were still among the nine "orthodox" members of the group of fifteen.
Some young women whispered, staring at the two people on the Hunyuan Golden Bridge with complicated expressions.
"Arrogant and domineering, all for the sake of winning a smile from a beautiful woman."
"I'm a little jealous. I wish I could switch places with Li Qingyue."
"Who's spreading rumors? He's not a gigolo at all, okay? He's handsome and good-looking, and he's a great fighter too. Look at that brute who's been bothering me, I'm so envious and jealous! Why is life so unfair?"
Qin Ming was an outsider, a true dragon crossing the river, and his performance naturally attracted the indifferent gaze of some local conservatives.
"It is said that Li Qingyue comes from a foreign land, but where exactly is her homeland? And which supreme sect's saint is the man beside her?"
There is no doubt that the man beside Li Qingyue is a top-tier saint from afar.
"This person is very strong, but it would be undesirable to let an outsider take the lead. I hope Wang Pan, Yun Wangshu and others will step in in time and severely injure him."
"His cultivation is extremely profound. Could he be a foreigner with the ambition of becoming a great sage?"
Some people made speculations.
Those who aspire to follow the path of the Great Sage will often choose to travel far and wide, honing their skills in different places of practice, so that they can quickly become powerful and rise to prominence.
“Lu Xunzhen has the ambition of becoming a Dao Venerable. If he didn’t want to compete for the special resources in the secret realm, he would have already gone to travel far away.”
An old man shook his head and said, "Young Lu has high aspirations, but his actual strength is insufficient."
Because, under the rule of the Tushita Palace, although Wang Pan, Zuo Qing, Qi Lin, Lu Xunzhen, and Yun Wangshu have never fought to the death, it is expected that none of them can break through the lead.
Several elderly men silently approached the exit of the ruins. They spoke in hushed tones without trying to conceal their conversation, which was overheard by some people.
"Is the man beside Li Qingyue a traveler with the ambition of becoming a great sage?"
"Could he become a legendary great sage from another race in the future? Wow, that's truly terrifying."
The news spread quickly, and the area outside the ruins immediately became noisy, causing a stir.
"The Tushita Palace is renowned throughout the Night Mist World. Don't we have any peerless geniuses of the Great Sage level here?"
"Don't underestimate yourself. The area under the jurisdiction of Tushita Palace is rich in outstanding people and resources. You should always believe that our place is no less than any other temple."
Then, people thought of Zhen Gui, the exceptional young master who was by Yun Wangshu's side.
It is said that this person is also a saint from afar. Could he also be a young and powerful individual with the ambition of becoming a great saint?
If that's the case, then it will be interesting. Who will be stronger between Zhen Gui and that mysterious man? This has left many people eagerly anticipating the outcome.
Inside the ruins of Liuying Shuangxu, Lu Xunzhen looked at the two people on the Hunyuan Golden Bridge, his face filled with resentment.
Two years ago, he wanted Li Qingyue to submit to him and follow him, but he refused her firmly. Now, this woman stands side by side with that mysterious rival, smiling sweetly.
What's most outrageous is that the "Taoist treasure" he borrowed actually became a dressing mirror, becoming part of the interaction between the two.
"The Daoist Qi should be revived!"
Lu Xunzhen's eyes sharpened, and three streams of energy burst forth from his body, transforming into his own image, identical to him, and equally powerful.
However, his true form trembled, clearly indicating that using this supreme technique was quite difficult and had greatly depleted his energy.
At the same time, he looked at the other two saints, signaling them to make their move.
The two were newly promoted saints, and neither their strength nor their status was as good as Lu Xunzhen's.
They exchanged glances, preparing to erupt again and strike their opponent together.
Both of them had received favors from Lu Xunzhen, and this battle was to repay them.
"Boom!"
In the night sky, the thick clouds burst apart.
Lu Xunzhen, his white robes stained with blood and his long hair disheveled, gathered the so-called Dao Venerable Qi, and with four bodies emerging simultaneously, he once again charged towards Qin Ming.
"Be careful!" Li Qingyue whispered.
Qin Ming turned his head to look at her and said, "Don't worry!"
His words were concise, just two words, yet they were filled with a powerful conviction that instilled a sense of peace and complete trust in those who spoke to him.
The Primordial Golden Bridge, spanning heaven and earth, still carries the two of them together, advancing and retreating side by side.
Qin Ming's black hair fluttered, his eyes flashed like lightning, and he stood with one hand in front of him, Dao patterns intertwined, and chaotic energy emanated from his body, as if a god had descended to earth, looking down at his opponents.
"kill!"
As Lu Xunzhen approached, the four figures were all enormous. He activated his Dharma form, as if he were about to transform into a towering giant that reached into the clouds, shining with dazzling light that stung people's eyes.
They attacked from all sides.
That enormous hand dispersed the clouds and mist between heaven and earth.
The terrifying foot landed, instantly causing the mountain below to collapse.
Even more terrifying, raging fires melted away mountain peaks, causing lava to rage.
It was as if four enormous gods were attacking, their every move accompanied by lightning and thunder, deafening roars and raging flames, as if they were about to destroy the world.
Qin Ming cleaved through the raging flames with a single hand, shattering the rampaging divine power.
At the same time, he brushed his hand across his forehead, and the lines between his brows intertwined, shining brightly, as if he had opened a vertical eye.
A terrifying beam of light shot out, condensing intricate Dao patterns, and with a deafening roar, shattered the enormous figure that Lu Xunzhen had conjured.
Everyone felt their scalp tingle. What kind of tactic was this? And this was only the first exchange.
The Daoist aura had just condensed into human form when it was broken by someone?
Before Qin Ming's brow, there seemed to be a vertical eye glaring angrily, or a precious mirror hanging high, its radiance inspiring awe.
"The Eye of All Laws!"
Outside the ruins, an old man became solemn. He knew very well that anyone who could master such a technique was an absolute anomaly.
"what is that?"
Many people are puzzled, having never even heard of it.
The old man said, "It is also called the Mirror of Myriad Laws. It can reveal the true meaning of all scriptures and integrate them into one. Its killing power is terrifying."
According to him, this requires reading a large number of classic texts and eventually comprehending them into one's own profound understanding before it is possible to evolve and give birth to the Mirror of Myriad Laws.
Many people lost their focus; isn't this more terrifying than Lu Xunzhen's broken magic mirror? The former relies on one's own wondrous methods, while the latter depends on external objects.
With a loud bang, the second figure that Lu Xunzhen had condensed exploded, and the Dao Venerable Qi dissipated completely.
Qin Ming, with his black hair flowing freely, stood tall on the Hunyuan Golden Bridge. The Dao patterns on his forehead were in full bloom, dazzlingly bright. At this moment, he was incomparably majestic, making people dare not look directly at him and want to bow their heads in submission.
"This...how is this possible?" Many people exclaimed in disbelief.
At the same time, the other two saints also felt a chill run down their spines, because they saw Qin Ming looking in their direction.
They blended into the night, waiting for their chance, but now they felt as if they were in an ice cellar, as if they were being watched by a prehistoric beast.
"Let's do it!"
The two men gritted their teeth and ordered their followers to attack together.
At this moment, Qin Ming scanned all directions, causing those followers who wanted to make a move to tremble with fear and even have the urge to flee in panic.
"attack!"
In a flash, Lu Xunzhen and the two saints attacked Qin Ming together.
However, this time, their fate was even more tragic.
Qin Ming remained unmoved, facing his enemy solely with the Eye of Myriad Laws. In the blinding beam of light, the two Dao Venerable auras exploded, and the massive figure disintegrated.
Lu Xunzhen's true body, swept by the light of myriad laws, was covered in blood. He was almost torn to pieces, knocked to the ground, and forced to lie there, unable to get up or move.
At the same time, the two newly ascended saints also screamed in agony. After being struck by the light of all laws, large bloody holes appeared on their bodies, their flesh was almost torn apart, and they completely lost the ability to fight.
Their followers, all pale-faced and terrified, were swept away by Qin Ming's sleeve and sent flying, each spitting blood as they crashed into cliffs and destroyed large areas of forest.
What kind of power is this?
The three saints, along with three streams of Daoist aura and a large group of followers, were all swept away by a single blow. The person who carried them, with flowing sleeves, remained unstained by blood, their clothes perfectly wrinkle-free, ethereal as a celestial being, high above the night sky.
Among those followers were, of course, grandmasters, all of whom were ashen-faced and coughing up blood, filled with a sense of defeat.
Without a doubt, the grandmasters who can enter the ruins are all geniuses, all under the age of forty-five, each with extraordinary talent in their respective sects, each shrouded in a divine aura, and are the most outstanding representatives.
However, after years of arduous cultivation and exhaustion, they were finally able to walk alongside the saints under the rule of the Tushita Palace, their minds as if they had attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven. Yet now, when they besieged one person, they were sent flying like ordinary soldiers with a flick of their wrists. With just a wave of his sleeve, the opponent caused their complete defeat, leaving them with boundless bitterness in their hearts.
"How could there be such a person in the world?" a soldier sighed, then coughed up blood. His heart was clouded, and he collapsed in a pool of blood, unable to move.
Qin Ming had already shown mercy; in fact, when he saw some people about to explode, he even used a temporary sticky force to help them mend their bodies.
If these people knew the truth, they would definitely have very mixed feelings, and would probably say something outrageous: "Thank you so much!"
Qin Ming descended, and the light of myriad laws flew out from between his eyebrows, shining on Lu Xunzhen, which could be described as suppressing him in all aspects.
Qin Ming entered the secret realm to avenge Li Qingyue, who was high on his list. This was under the jurisdiction of the Doulu Palace, so Qin Ming couldn't afford to appear weak, but being too forceful would also cause problems, especially since they were on someone else's territory.
At this moment, he and Li Qingyue stood together on the Hunyuan Golden Bridge, looking down at Lu Xunzhen lying on the ground.
Li Qingyue spoke first: "Senior Brother Lu, let bygones be bygones, what do you think?"
They've already fought, and Qin Ming even nearly injured the man's very essence by stepping on the red line, but ultimately couldn't kill him. This is the only option left now.
Li Qingyue did not want to escalate the conflict further and avoid causing trouble for Qin Ming. As the person involved, she was the most suitable to step forward.
Lu Xunzhen was pinned to the ground, prostrate on the ground, feeling extremely humiliated. Now, he was being looked down upon by the woman he loved, who was asking him questions in a soft voice, which made the veins on his forehead bulge.
However, at this moment he felt an intense and boundless killing intent.
Without a doubt, this murderous aura came from the mysterious man, which sent chills down Lu Xunzhen's spine.
He felt like a small boat on a vast ocean, about to capsize at any moment, possibly torn apart by that boundless power.
He realized that the other party really wanted to kill him.
He struggled to look up and saw Qin Ming's cold eyes and his raised right hand, whose five fingers were twisting the void. That strike could destroy his mind and soul.
Lu Xunzhen had a feeling that if the other party were to kill him, it wouldn't be very difficult; even the senior figures outside might not be able to stop it in time.
"Could he be a ruthless person with the potential to become a Great Sage?" At this moment, he felt as if he had been doused with cold water, and all his resentment and shame gradually dissipated.
Lu Xunzhen exclaimed, "That's right. Anyone who can master the Myriad Laws Mirror is an anomaly. They must have the ambition of becoming a Great Sage. This person may not be far from obtaining the title of Great Sage."
Such a person would hold a very high position in any supreme spiritual institution, and their loss would not be tolerated.
All his earlier thoughts vanished, because even if he went to his master's sect, there was a high probability that no old monster would dare to take drastic measures.
This person has come openly to the territory ruled by the Tushita Palace. If something really happens here, how could the supreme temple behind him possibly let it go?
When Lu Xunzhen realized that this person had a chance to become a Great Sage, the veins on his forehead quickly faded. If they continued to be hostile, it would not do him any good, but would instead endanger his life.
He carefully examined himself and found that all four of his limbs were broken, his sternum and ribs were embedded in his internal organs, and even his skull was cracked.
In particular, he was now lying on the ground, pinned down in an awkward position, making it difficult for him to even lift his head; he needed the other party to loosen their grip.
Lu Xunzhen knew that this was the other party venting their anger and taking naked revenge on him.
After all, he had personally injured Li Qingyue, making it difficult for her to set foot in the secret realm.
"Junior Sister Qingyue, I'm sorry. I was reckless before. I swear on my Dao heart that I will live peacefully with you from now on and will never be disrespectful again..."
Lu Xunzhen lowered his head and used a secret technique to limit his voice to a limited range, so that only he, Li Qingyue, and Qin Ming could hear it, but he was indeed making a vow.
He felt very frustrated, and for a moment there was a restlessness in his heart, a desire to be stubborn and defiant no matter what.
However, when he thought that he might be facing a terrifying figure who was rising rapidly and would be confirmed as a great sage in a few years, he decisively cut off all negative emotions.
If he were only in his early twenties and already possessed such profound knowledge, he would have no fear of any future challenges.
Unfortunately, he probably doesn't qualify to be a Great Sage-level figure.
Li Qingyue spoke up: "Senior Brother Lu, let's look forward."
Undoubtedly, her act of goodwill was something Qin Ming had discussed with her beforehand; it was impossible to actually kill a saint here.
If it were Qin Ming himself, it wouldn't matter at all. However, Li Qingyue would have to stay here for a long time until the inverted Tushita Palace is born.
As for the villains, Qin Ming can play them.
He struck hard, nearly blowing the man to pieces, but managed to keep Lu Xunzhen's skull from exploding by using a sticky force, preventing his limbs from falling off, as a form of intimidation.
Lu Xunzhen asked, "May I ask your age, fellow Daoist?"
Ultimately, he was still somewhat unwilling to give up and wanted to make a final decision.
"Similar to Qingyue," Qin Ming truthfully replied.
At this moment, Lu Xunzhen froze, completely rooted to the spot.
He was completely bewildered. How could there be such a young saint?
Li Qingyue was approaching twenty-three years old, and this person... was also in that age range. This made Lu Xunzhen feel as if his energy had been drained away, and he collapsed to the ground, completely powerless.
He knew that with a little training, this person would surely earn the title of Great Sage.
As for himself, his so-called ambition to become a Daoist master was really just an aspiration, unable to be transformed into strength, and he could not reach that level.
At this moment, Lu Xunzhen lowered his head, apologized again, and abandoned all inappropriate thoughts.
Moreover, he was using a secret technique to restore his clarity of mind. He knew that this kind of person should not be an enemy, but rather someone he should befriend.
The future Great Sage will surely shine brightly and is destined for a glorious life.
“Junior Sister Li, I will go to the Furnace Palace to apologize another day. I still have some immortal tea here. The first time you drink it, it can enhance your comprehension and has an extraordinary effect.”
This time, Lu Xun was truly sincere.
Qin Ming felt a resonance and realized that his malice had completely disappeared and that he even had some intention to befriend him, so he put away all his backup plans.
Lu Xunzhen said, "The other two saints have both received my favors. They are newcomers and don't actually have any hostility towards Junior Sister Li. I will go and resolve their current grudges later."
"Brother Lu, you're very generous," Qin Ming said succinctly.
He added a bit more force to ensure the person wouldn't have any problems, and then used a gentle, chaotic force to lift him up, instantly creating a harmonious atmosphere among the three of them.
However, Lu Xunzhen did not intend to tell anyone about his opponent's age or the truth behind his journey to the Great Sage's Path.
He's already so unlucky. If others don't know the situation and want to get involved, they can try it out themselves. He has no obligation to stop them!
In this respect alone, he is somewhat similar to Miaodi of the Great Thunder Temple.
Their conversation just now was cleverly contained within a limited area and did not spread.
"Why are those three all smiling? Did they become friends after a fight?"
In the distance, many people were surprised to see this harmonious scene, and then began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"Lu Xunzhen was brutally beaten and pinned to the ground; the sound of his bones breaking was clearly audible. And he just turned the page like that?"
"What do you know? Senior Brother Lu has a broad mind. After fighting that person, they respected each other."
Some of Dao Cheng's disciples spoke up, trying their best to save face for Lu Xunzhen.
At this moment, Li Qingyue's twelve followers used memory crystals to record all the exciting battle scenes at close range, which could be sold for a high price outside.
However, they were somewhat distracted. This time... they missed a true god. Just who was this god? The fact that the god suppressed the three saints to the point of being speechless was truly astonishing.
The exit of the ruins was already a noisy mess. Everyone was excited and deeply moved after watching the series of fierce battles.
At this moment, Zuo Qing, Wang Pan, Qi Lin, and Yun Wangshu were all moving their feet, and their followers also became solemn, preparing to leave the stage.
They naturally knew that the man in front of them was extremely dangerous. After witnessing Lu Xunzhen and the others' crushing defeat, how could they not see some clues?
Zuo Qing sighed and said, "Alas, what a pity. I can't take this opportunity with me. If I don't deal with my opponent, I won't be able to bathe peacefully there."
Otherwise, they could have rushed over while things were in chaos.
The Liuying Shuangxu Ruins involve two extraordinary natural treasures, making the area incredibly beautiful.
Therefore, they are now preparing to take action and will never relinquish their destiny.
Yun Wangshu said, "The Twin Ruins are very suitable for couples to enter. Is this perhaps the will of Heaven?"
Qi Lin said, "We have both men and women here, so it's not impossible for us to pair up and go in."
Wang Pan laughed and said, "That's not wrong."
The saint from afar, Zhen Gui, smiled warmly and said, "I can accompany Wang Shu inside."
Zuo Qing said, "What are you thinking? It's fine for me to go in with Sister Yun!"
Although the group was wary, their will was firm. How could they be content to give up without even fighting?
Moreover, they are all top-tier saints, none of them weaker than Lu Xunzhen, and far stronger than the two newly promoted saints.
With the addition of the enigmatic Zhen Gui, and their combined forces, their combat power is theoretically terrifying enough.
Zuo Qing, with her shoulder-length short hair neat and tidy, asked directly, "Zhen Gui, you are also a traveler, coming to this place alone. Do you perhaps have the ambition of a Great Sage? How do you compare to that person?"
Zhen Gui smiled gently and said, "The so-called ambition of a great sage is all just a journey; we'll only know once we've fought it out."
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat; this guy was quite confident and definitely not simple.
Yun Wangshu knew some of Zhen Gui's situation, but did not go into details.
Qi Lin said, "Let's do it!"
"Perhaps we could also unite with those 'unaffiliated cultivators'," Wang Pan suggested.
After all, among the six rogue cultivators, Zhuo Tai, who has demon blood, is very strong and no weaker than the others. If they are promised enough benefits, they will surely be tempted.
Finally, a group of people quickly moved out and surrounded Qin Ming and Li Qingyue.
"Are you all going to come at me together and hunt me down?"
Qin Ming stood on the Hunyuan Golden Bridge with one hand behind his back, looking down at everyone.
"Saints from afar, please enlighten us!" The group was quite straightforward, without any unnecessary words, and immediately began their hunt.
"Wang!"
Yun Wangshu's follower, the Cerberus Grandmaster, roared, his body enlarging to the size of a small mountain, and was the first to rush out, only to be slapped away by Qin Ming, half of his body was torn to pieces.
At this moment, Zhen Gui also made his move, his smile bright, and said, "As fellow traveling saints, let's exchange a few blows."
"Hey, you warm-hearted guy, get behind the dogs!" Qin Ming threw a punch with a bang, the light of the punch illuminating the night sky and tearing through the darkness, causing Zhen Gui to bleed from his mouth and nose and stagger backward.
With a loud boom, Qin Ming didn't say much. He slashed with his palm repeatedly, and the dazzling Primordial Thunder Seal intertwined, engulfing Qi Lin who was rushing forward.
The Primordial Golden Bridge stretches across the horizon, as if spanning an abyss. He roams this place, unleashing heavy blows to actively confront the saints.
Immediately, several people coughed up blood and flew out of their bodies, leaving many people in shock.
Outside the ruins, an old man sighed: "Alas, guests from afar. If my Tushita Palace does not treat them well and cannot communicate with them better, it would be a bit unreasonable. I wonder if that one of the hermits has returned."
"Everyone, please enlighten me!" Qin Ming said.
Old Furnace also arrived, hovering outside the ruins, and sighed, "At this moment, I feel as if I see an old friend."
It thought of Cao Qianqiu, whose flamboyant expression and domineering aura were unforgettable.
Lao Lu believes that at this time, Mingzi should be called Qin Qianqiu.
(End of this chapter)