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Novel: [Night Without Boundaries]
Chapter 107: [The Six Emperor Forces]
Author: [Chen Dong]
Translator: [Shadow Knight AK]
Editor: [Shadow Knight AK]
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Cui Chongxuan's face remained calm, but his heart churned like a stormy sea.
"He's reciting the Six Imperial Heart Scripture!"
"Who is this person?"
This scripture was of immense significance, utterly inaccessible to ordinary people.
Even his father, Mr. Cui had exhausted all his connections and the Cui Clan had offered countless treasures just to obtain the first volume for him.
They had allowed him to try it, saying he could learn the subsequent volumes only if he proved to be destined for them.
"What's the problem?" Cui Chongxuan asked calmly, his youthful composure betraying no hint of his inner turmoil.
Qin Ming replied evenly, "Your Six Imperial Force is merely the Minor Six Imperial Force, lacking in true grandeur."
In truth, Qin Ming only knew this small fragment, which held little practical value for him.
Years ago, Cui Chongxuan had been diligently studying the Six Imperial Heart Scripture and had inadvertently recited this passage aloud.
At the time, Qin Ming had asked to borrow the scripture to compare it with his own Awakening Technique.
Mr. Cui had watched calmly that day and asked if Qin Ming lacked confidence in mastering the technique described in the Silk Book.
The matter of borrowing the scripture was dropped.
"The Six Imperial is divided into Major and Minor?" Cui Chongxuan asked, maintaining his composure despite the revelation.
"Heaven has six Qi: Yin, Yang, Wind, Rain, Darkness, and Light. Through these six Qi, all phenomena are manifested. The Six Imperial Force you cultivate is rooted in these principles," Qin Ming explained.
He wasn't just spouting nonsense.
The Six Qi could be found in other texts, and through their exchange, he had already deduced that Cui Chongxuan's cultivation was clearly based on them.
"What's wrong with that?" Cui Chongxuan asked.
"Your foundation is too shallow," Qin Ming bluntly replied. "It doesn't match the True Meaning of the Six Imperial Force."
This time, a faint Six Imperial Divine Radiance flashed through Cui Chongxuan's eyes.
After years of dedicated study and arduous practice, he was being dismissed so lightly.
"What constitutes a truly 'powerful' Six Imperial Force? Please elaborate!" He genuinely wanted to hear the other man's insight, to see if there was any substance behind his words.
Qin Ming explained, "Yin and Yang can remain. But Wind and Rain are insufficient to govern all creation. Darkness and Light fall within the scope of Yin and Yang. You must seek four more foundational principles that encompass the essence of all things. Only then will you attain the Greater Six Imperial Force."
Cui Chongxuan's expression shifted slightly, his composure cracking.
A storm of emotions surged within him, and for a fleeting moment, he felt a flicker of doubt.
This was precisely the moment Qin Ming had been waiting for.
He wanted to test a theory: whether he could resonate with the scriptures of those around him when their emotions reached a fever pitch.
Focusing his mind intently on Cui Chongxuan, he found it worked.
He glimpsed fragments of the Six Imperial Heart Scripture—not much, but enough to confirm its connection to the Minor and Major Six Imperial Forces he had mentioned.
Unfortunately, this emotional resonance was unstable, and he was forced to withdraw almost immediately.
Qin Ming's expression remained calm as he said, "I've only read one volume of the Six Imperial Heart Scripture. This is merely my limited understanding; you needn't take it too seriously."
"Perhaps... you're one of my Senior Brothers from the same sect?" Cui Chongxuan speculated.
Otherwise, how could this man have seen such a legendary Secret Manual?
The Cui Clan had paid a tremendous price just to secure him an entry-level opportunity.
Qin Ming smiled faintly. "When studying the Six Imperial Heart Scripture, don't focus solely on the literal meaning. The term 'Heart Scripture' grants the 'Six Imperial' infinite possibilities. You mustn't be bound by rigid interpretations."
He wasn't trying to mislead Cui Chongxuan.
This was precisely how he had understood the fragmented Six Imperial Scripture texts he had captured.
Years ago, he and Cui Chongxuan had been like brothers.
How could there have been no affection between them?
Yet on their final night together, as Qin Ming prepared to walk a different path to his death, he glanced back and saw Mr. Cui, Mother Cui, and Cui Chongxuan hurrying away without a backward glance, leaving him with a chilling sense of isolation.
The young Cui Chongxuan, unaware of the truth, had genuinely regarded Qin Ming as his elder brother.
But by the time of their separation, he must have already grasped the full picture.
Having long since grown indifferent to many things, Qin Ming now brazenly coveted the Six Imperial Heart Scripture.
After all, the Cui Clan had studied his Silk Book as well, though none had ever managed to master it.
He spoke again, "Actually, if we disregard the 'Heart Scripture' aspect of the Six Imperial Heart Scripture and focus solely on the Six Imperial Forces, there's a profound and fundamental truth to be found."
"Hmm?!" Cui Chongxuan's emotions surged.
Qin Ming's gaze deepened, his spirit resonating with Cui Chongxuan's as he stared at him for a moment before continuing, "In ancient texts from Beyond the Mortal Realm and scriptures of the Esoteric Sect, there are veiled references to six legendary beings—near-immortal creatures, god-like entities—known as the Six Imperials."
Cui Chongxuan, naturally aware of these legends, felt a jolt of realization.
If the Six Imperial Forces were developed in this direction, it could become terrifyingly powerful.
Qin Ming seized the opportunity, his focus sharpening as he observed the youth's changing expression.
Unfortunately, he couldn't physically touch Cui Chongxuan, and this living, breathing person's emotions were far more complex than the pure, crystallized essence of past masters found in secret texts.
The fragments of the Six Imperial Heart Scripture he had acquired were incomplete and lacked coherence, but they still provided valuable reference points, particularly in areas where finer details were missing.
Qin Ming continued, "The term 'Imperial' inherently implies dominion. To wield such power—the Six Imperial—requires a spirit of unparalleled grandeur."
Cui Chongxuan murmured to himself, "Six near-immortal beings, god-like entities... They're said to have perished deep within the Night Mist World. This direction certainly sparks the imagination."
Qin Ming nodded. "Yes, the Six Imperial Forces can also transform into the Six Emperor Force."
Cui Chongxuan's thoughts surged.
He had been studying the Six Imperial Heart Scripture obsessively for the past two years, nearly driving himself mad.
This new insight naturally stirred his mind deeply.
Qin Ming quickly "absorbed" the scripture essence, placing great importance on the Six Imperial Forces.
Years ago, when Cui Chongxuan wanted to practice the Silk Book, Mr. Cui had promised to find him the Six Imperial Heart Scripture, claiming it rivaled the Tathagata Force and was no inferior to the Silk Book.
Qin Ming, who had been present at the time, had yearned for it ever since.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in Cui Chongxuan's mind: "Chongxuan, wake up! He's about to deceive you completely!"
"What's going on?" Qin Ming's focus was razor-sharp as he captured fragments of the Six Imperial Heart Scripture, yet he still heard the voice.
"Brother, why did you wake up early?" Cui Chongxuan asked inwardly.
"Your turbulent thoughts are disturbing me," the voice replied in his mind.
Qin Ming's expression darkened.
He could resonate with strong emotions and had detected this disturbance—someone had infiltrated the area.
This was a highly dangerous individual.
The restrictions on "senior disciples" entering the competition might have been specifically aimed at Cui Chonghe, yet he had still managed to slip through.
His ultimate trump card wasn't Zhou Chengru, nor the young powerhouses he had recruited.
Instead, he had transferred a portion of his consciousness into his younger brother's body, allowing him to personally intervene.
Cui Chongxuan's gaze sharpened.
Following his brother's warning, his eyes regained their clarity.
Whether he agreed with the concept of the Six Imperial or not, now was not the time for contemplation.
"Hmm?" He was stunned to realize that the battle among the Core Disciples had already concluded.
Had he made a grave error?
"Going there now would be pointless. You're no match for her," Cui Chonghe's voice echoed in his mind.
At that moment, Li Qingyue emerged from the crimson lake, her silver armor gleaming faintly. Her black hair billowed behind her, and for the first time, a solemn expression settled on her flawless face.
Having cultivated a special Spiritual Eye, she sensed an anomaly within Cui Chongxuan's body—a powerful consciousness awakening, radiating a dangerous aura.
By the lake, Zhou Chengru knelt on one knee, coughing up blood.
Even his protective golden armor couldn't guarantee his safety; he had suffered severe injuries.
He struggled to lift his head, gazing at the armored woman with a resigned sigh. He had given his all, but she was simply beyond his reach.
He now understood why Li Qingyue hadn't recruited young powerhouses who had mastered the Heavenly Light Force Technique as Golden-Armored Guards.
She simply didn't need them.
Zhou Chengru was certain that even with Cui Chongxuan and the others joining him in attacking Li Qingyue, they stood no chance of defeating her.
"Cui Chonghe, you're breaking the rules!" Li Qingyue declared, already signaling Qin Ming to retreat.
In truth, Qin Ming had long sensed Cui Chonghe's possession.
He had been about to warn her when he realized her dual pupils were so sharp they had already detected the intrusion.
"What?" Zhou Chengru jerked his head up, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth as he staggered to his feet.
Cui Chongxuan stood motionless, silent.
After a moment of silence, Cui Chonghe finally spoke, "Junior Sister Li, your perception is truly remarkable. How could you have sensed me even like this?"
He sighed.
Had he not awakened prematurely, he wouldn't have alerted Li Qingyue. This unexpected turn of events had put him at a distinct disadvantage.
"Brother, this is my fault!" Cui Chongxuan apologized inwardly to his elder brother, filled with remorse.
In the distance, Zhou Chengru's expression shifted between apprehension and calculation as he braced himself for imminent danger.
He knew this was a critical moment.
Even if the person before him was Cui Chonghe, the most favored closed-door disciple of his own master, there was a very real possibility that Cui Chonghe would eliminate him as well.
To avoid being silenced, Zhou Chengru prepared to join forces with Li Qingyue.
At that moment, Cui Chongxuan's body erupted in a blinding light, as if a terrifying monster were awakening within him.
The radiant consciousness tore through the surrounding boulders and vegetation, transforming the ancient medicinal field back into scorched earth—a truly horrifying sight.
Core Disciple Zhou Chengru's expression shifted dramatically as he braced himself for a life-or-death battle.
"Cui Chonghe," Li Qingyue began, her voice calm and steady, showing no signs of aggression. "I've heard your master, that renowned elder of the Night Mist World, recently refined a batch of Dragon-Tiger Grand Elixir."
"So what?" Cui Chonghe's voice echoed back.
Bathed in the crimson glow of the Fire Spring, Li Qingyue's armor shimmered, her hair dancing in the gentle breeze. With unwavering composure, she declared, "I'm not one for rigid rules. I want three Dragon-Tiger Pills. If you hand them over, we'll pretend none of this ever happened, and you'll leave immediately."
Zhou Chengru stared in disbelief. Li Qingyue was threatening his Senior Brother Cui Chonghe? How could she risk provoking such a terrifying storm?
"You're remarkably confident," Cui Chonghe said coldly.
Li Qingyue countered, "In your current state, you can't kill me. Moreover, by possessing Cui Chongxuan's body, you can't completely erase the traces of his flesh and blood in such a short time. If the elder investigates personally, your deception will be exposed."
After a brief silence, Cui Chonghe conceded, "I'll relinquish the legendary artifact. I withdraw."
Li Qingyue's voice remained firm. "It's not a matter of you relinquishing it. I fought hard for it. If I claim it, it will be rightfully mine."
"One Dragon-Tiger Pill," Cui Chonghe stated bluntly.
"Three!"
...
They then began communicating telepathically.
"Junior Brother, I'll make it up to you when we get back," Cui Chonghe said, glancing at Zhou Chengru.
His consciousness then fully retreated deep within his younger brother's body.
Qin Ming wanted to ask, "Everyone else got something, what about me?"
But after a moment's thought, he decided against it.
Better not provoke them and risk an incident.
Cui Chongxuan returned to his position, his eyes now glowing with the Six Imperial Divine Radiance.
He turned to Li Qingyue and said, "Sister Qingyue, we have to admit, we were utterly defeated. Even joining forces with Senior Brother Zhou Chengru couldn't stop you."
Zhou Chengru's handsome face was etched with helplessness.
He couldn't wait to leave this place!
Cui Chongxuan turned to Qin Ming. "Who exactly are you?"
Qin Ming replied, "You wouldn't believe me if I said I was a Former Disciple of the Tathagata, and you're suspicious of me being a member of the Jade Pure Sect. Just consider me a successor of the Six Imperial Forces."
"Before we leave, I want to fight you!" Cui Chongxuan's eyes blazed with fervor, eager to fully gauge his opponent's strength.
In truth, the mention of the Major Six Imperial Forces and the Six Emperor Forces had deeply stirred him.
A voice seemed to echo endlessly in his mind, refusing to quiet.
Qin Ming countered, "Forget about the Major or Minor Six Imperial Forces. Your Heavenly Radiance Force itself seems unstable. Despite having undergone more awakenings than me, you couldn't suppress me."
"I've only mastered one Imperial Force and am still building momentum," Cui Chongxuan retorted.
He was using the Six Imperial Heart Scripture to nourish his physical body, continuously accumulating reserves. His goal was to become an Otherworlder, and he wasn't in a hurry to exhaust his nine Awakening opportunities.
According to the Six Imperial Heart Scripture, mastering two Imperial Forces during the awakening stage was considered a success.
Each Imperial Force was a True Transmission (Inheritance) Sheet, densely covered with intricate diagrams illustrating the complex circulation paths of the Heavenly Light Force Technique.
These techniques were exceedingly difficult to master.
Crucially, each Imperial Force required personal comprehension and understanding, as well as the discovery of a "Domain" that resonated with one's own nature, laying the groundwork for future advancement.
For the Six Imperial Force held infinite potential.
Cui Chongxuan erupted, his entire body radiating light as if bathed in divine radiance, dazzlingly brilliant.
This was the Bright Imperial Force he had mastered, a fusion of techniques related to light, fire, and the sun.
When he struck, his fist crashed down like a blazing sun streaking across the sky, blindingly bright and completely illuminating the area.
Unfazed, Qin Ming met the blow head-on with his Yellow Mud Palm.
The collision sent a thunderous bang echoing through the air, and the golden sun dimmed.
Cui Chongxuan's armor clattered like dragon scales unfurling, and his pores erupted with searing divine flames.
He unleashed a barrage of attacks, his left fist and right palm striking at his opponent.
His speed reached its limit, leaving behind a hazy afterimage.
Before the crimson lake of fire, two figures moved like lightning, their Heavenly Light Forces clashing in a violent collision.
Qin Ming's Golden Silkworm Force subtly permeated his body, causing Cui Chongxuan's palm to turn crimson and seep with blood.
With a thunderous roar, Qin Ming's Li Fire Force erupted, his palm colliding with Cui Chongxuan's Spiritual Flame Fist in a dazzling explosion of firelight.
Qin Ming's right palm locked onto Cui Chongxuan's arm, pulling him off balance and nearly to the ground.
Their elbows clashed, unleashing a thunderous shockwave.
In that fleeting moment, Qin Ming channeled his Heavenly Light Force, unifying all his martial arts—hard skills, Extraordinary Techniques, and more—shaking Cui Chongxuan's Qi and blood to their core.
Cui Chongxuan was certain his opponent had undergone fewer awakenings than himself.
How could he wield so many powerful forces?
He himself mastered the Six Imperial Heart Scripture.
Which supreme Dao Lineage did this youth belong to?
"Pfft!"
Cui Chongxuan coughed up a mouthful of blood as Qin Ming's force sent him flying backward, already wounded. His sun-like fist was now a bloody mess, four finger bones cracked.
Dazed, he eventually retreated from the battlefield alongside Zhou Chengru.
Outside the ruins of Mount Luo Fu Immortal Mountain, many closely watched the battle unfold.
They wondered how long Zhou Chengru could hold off Li Qingyue.
More importantly, who would prevail in the clash between Cui Chongxuan's Six Imperial Force and the mysterious youth's power?
Not only were the relevant Beyond the Mortal Realm Dao Lineage and Millennial Clans on edge, but even outsiders found it hard to remain calm.
Betting pools across the region had reached a fever pitch.
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