Chapter 678: Chapter 362: Flooding In From All Sides (Part 2)
Qin Ming sighed, “There’s really no other way. The local cultivation resources are limited, so I can only seek out externally.”
“That’s true.” Meng Xinghai nodded. Ye State has long been explored thoroughly, and any place with Spirit Nests, Hehai Secret Acupoints, dense with Spiritual Material and Tao Rhythm, already has owners.
After the great battle in the Western Territory, there were too many injured. Those places that could heal were not open to public, and even Grandmasters were in queue to wait.
Meng Xinghai spoke, “Just wait a bit longer. Since the upper echelon has mastered the Divine Skill to construct a ‘gate’, exploring the real New World may not be far off.”
Qin Ming sensed the underlying meaning in his words. Could it be that the recently discovered Jinguang Cave is not the real New World?
Meng Xinghai secretly transmitted sound, “Hmm, as long as you understand. Don’t go around talking about it. Jinguang Cave is a ‘big trap’, leading to an Immortal Tomb.”
Qin Ming’s eyes widened, feeling the blood of the Ancestor Masters turning black within the redness.
Meanwhile, he was shocked by Old Meng’s wide network and information access, knowing even such things.
Meng Xinghai said, “By chance, I learned this when a venerable old senior invited by my Meng Family gave me advice after looking at the terrain of Chixia City.”
In Esoteric Buddhism, the Fourth Realm is Tongyou, followed by Seeing God, and Ritual Sacrifice.
Chixia City is quite special. According to records, in the distant past, two Divine beings chose nearby as their Dojo.
Because of this, a large blue centipede once attempted to become a God here, intending to swallow the whole city.
Meng Xinghai came here to become the City Lord, naturally considering all factors, taking a liking to this place.
“Uncle Meng, are you about to reach the Fifth Realm, Seeing God?” Qin Ming asked.
“In my age, how could it be possible.” Meng Xinghai shook his head. He is in his thirties. Despite being a genius, he still cannot reach that domain.
In Esoteric Buddhism and the Immortal Road, the first three realms advance rapidly, but from the Fourth Realm onwards, it becomes difficult, often requiring several decades of effort.
Overall, these two paths are still much faster than the Newborn Road.
Even with the Overlord’s method, to become a Great Grandmaster requires at least one hundred and sixty to seventy years, and this is under perfectly smooth conditions.
In this case, so-called ‘shortcuts’ have no advantages compared to top Immortal Seeds and Divine Seeds.
Qin Ming carefully studied “Ba Wang’s Will”, slightly suspecting the Overlord might have borrowed various skills from Esoteric Buddhism, using mountains and rivers to supplement himself.
Qin Ming can’t find extraordinary places, so he’s preparing to seek from the heavens.
He settled in Chixia City, peacefully researching various Scriptures, practicing Hunyuan Force, waiting quietly for Spring Thunder to strike.
During this period, he also visited friends and gathered with old acquaintances, surprised to learn that the retired traveling merchant Xu Cheng and Sister Fenfang Zhou Lin had a child, a boy, for whom he naturally provided a gift.
Wu Zheng, who emerged from Black and White Mountain, had a clear realization, feeling content if he could achieve six rebirths in his lifetime, asking for no more.
“Brother Ming, not everyone can rise like you. When I originally left home, my heart was as high as the sky. Now I’ve completely accepted my ordinary reality.” Wu Zheng said after a toast.
He’s not at all disappointed, accepting it easily. He’s already better than his extravagant grandfather, having established himself in Chixia City with a pharmacy and relentlessly practicing skills daily.
In this winter, Qin Ming also met Cao Long, Wei Zhi Rou, and Mu Qing.
Cao Long is following The Immortal of Colossal Spirit route, now standing an impressive three and a half meters tall, established in the Second Realm.
Wei Zhi Rou wore a pure white fox fur coat, ethereally elegant, hair fluttering in the wind, her beautiful face filled with complex emotions.
Mu Qing, donned in a black robe, already had two fluffy golden tails behind her, walking the Mutated Path, looking at Qin Ming, unable to speak for a long time.
Last winter, the three of them went to Black and White Mountain for ‘Mountain Cleaning’, once taking care of the young man before them.
It was only one winter ago, yet Qin Ming had already become renowned far and wide. Even if quite distant, they had continuously heard his name in other giant cities.
Returning to Chixia City for family visits in winter, regrouping with Qin Ming, their hearts were filled with infinite emotions.
“Oh, I should have acted earlier and brought you back to the Mu Family.” Mu Qing said, laughing.
“It’s not too late now. Let’s get him drunk later and just carry him away.” Wei Zhi Rou replied with a delightful smile.
The feelings of estrangement faded, and the group began to converse and laugh.
During this time, Qin Ming focused on quiet cultivation, studying various Scriptures, disregarding worldly affairs, learning much new information from them about the outside world.
Recently, within half a month, Little Tathagata has been renowned in Ye State.
He challenges all around, proclaiming himself the strongest seed of the Newborn Road!
“He consecutively ascended Qingtian Sect, Six Imperial Ancestral Court, Yuqing Ancestral Court, challenging all Fourth Realm masters without a single defeat.”
It is known that next he will begin challenging seeds from Esoteric Buddhism and the Immortal Road, testing if he can be unmatched within his realm.
Cao Long spoke, “Probably not possible. There’s a rumor he unexpectedly encountered a mysterious figure, engaged in intense battle for a full two hours, ending in a draw.”
“Who was it? Jiang Ran or someone from Esoteric Buddhism?” Qin Ming asked, surprised and intrigued.
He was well aware of Little Tathagata’s prowess, having blocked a Grandmaster’s strike in the Fourth Realm without injury—a remarkable achievement.
Cao Long shook his head, saying, “No, it was neither. Some suspect the person was from the Outer Domain.”
Qin Ming was stunned. Could it be Pu Gong’s Pei Qingwu? Then he shook his head, as these two are from the same place, and there’s no need for them to battle in Ye State.