Chapter 492: Chapter 291: Live and Die Together

At night, under the hazy moonlight, Qin Ming met Li Qingyue.

Along the banks of Shuyu River, silver willows stood in clusters, their shimmering tendrils swaying in the air, while nearby purple wisteria bloomed profusely, petals layered thick, emitting an auspicious glow. Here, silver radiance intertwined with purple blossoms.

“I will accompany you into the depths of Yewu World,” Qin Ming spoke.

Having been watered by Fire Springs, the willow trees by the shore flowed with silver light throughout. Li Qingyue seemed like an immortal exiled to the mortal realm, clad in white, ethereal, with a delicate waist wrapped in silk ribbons fluttering in the wind.

Although her bright eyes sparkled, there was a trace of fatigue on her face, rarely seen in her moments.

In the past, every time they met, she was always full of vigor, exquisitely elegant, smiling like the clouds breaking through mist, seemingly glowing herself.

“What’s wrong with you?” Qin Ming asked, looking at her profile.

After a brief silence, Li Qingyue softly said, “This time, you shouldn’t accompany me; it will be extremely dangerous.”

Qin Ming smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I won’t be a burden. When the Sacred Evil of the Sun Elf Clan arrives, things should be smoother.”

Li Qingyue shook her head, “It’s not because of you; there are some issues on my end.”

Qin Ming’s smile faded, having already understood some problems are present; otherwise, why would he have received that bronze ring.

He learned from Meng Xinghai that it’s a token recognized by Fangwai Heaven Pure Land, Immortal Soil, Yang Soil, and others, rarely seen.

Meng Xinghai confirmed that even for someone as exceptional as Li Qingyue, obtaining this ring from her sect is exceedingly difficult.

Holding it in hand would mean being considered a friend of the Immortal Road.

Li Qingyue unexpectedly obtained such a highly significant bronze token for him right before the Great Exploration.

The two walked side by side along the bank of Shuyu River, one dressed in blue, the other in white. As the night wind blew, they seemed ready to fly with the wind together.

Though their words were few, Qin Ming quickly discovered the keywords were the Helian Family and Immortal Control Sect.

“No matter past, present, or future, we are dear friends. No matter where we meet again, we can share life and death,” Li Qingyue floated away.

Qin Ming wanted to call her back but stopped himself. Under the night sky, there were many people along the banks of Shuyu River; that elegant and extraordinary back figure had already vanished.

Long ago, there were some whispers, combined with the current situation, Qin Ming felt that Li Qingyue was under immense pressure.

That night, he learned detailed information about Immortal Control Sect, one of the mightiest Taoist organizations in the Outer World.

Even Li Qingyue’s sect—Luofu Sect—before its failed leap from Blessed Land into Grotto Heaven, was merely equal to it.

The Helian Family has always been the legitimate lineage of Immortal Control Sect, with all generations of sect leaders bearing the Helian surname.

The present Immortal Control Sect has a road-expanding old monster, standing a generation higher even than the present Buddha.

Rumor has it that the ancestor of the Helian family already has one foot in the Seventh Realm, being among the few who have ventured furthest along the Immortal Road, advancing in the frontline domain.

It was he who once ventured into the Fourth Forbidden Land, daring to lead men to excavate esoteric billionaires.

Everyone, when talking about Immortal Control Sect or Old Monster Helian, seemed to be facing a colossal entity, feeling overwhelmed by terrifying pressure akin to witnessing Feixian Mountain in the deep of Yewu World shattering the night sky and descending with unstoppable force.

Qin Ming furrowed his brows deeply, just from Meng Xinghai’s simple words, sensing the powerful dominance capable of suppressing the realms.

Because even the sect Ancestor Masters must be wary of Old Monster Helian.

Besides Old Monster Helian, Immortal Control Sect has a Grandmaster with a huge chance of becoming the new Ancestor Master during this war-opening event.

One can only say, Immortal Control Sect and the Helian Family are like a terrifying giant beast in Yewu World, only revealing a small part of its body, oppressing many with suffocating pressure.

Instantly, Qin Ming felt that discovering a New World and uncovering Secret Treasures seemed insignificant.

He pondered that the pressure on Qing Yue might stem from two aspects: one, obtaining the Close Immortal Item—Furnace of Eight Trigrams—from Luo Fu Immortal Mountain Ruins, two, the Helian Family’s eyes are upon her personally.

If it is the second, then it is more greed, wanting everything!

“!” Qin Ming stood up abruptly.

“Brother Ming, calm down!” Wu Yaizu quickly advised.

Xiang Yiwu sighed; even the present Buddha couldn’t handle that old monster.

Qin Ming paced until Meng Xinghai pressed him down.

All their discussions were transmitted secretly, involving the Helian Family and Immortal Control Sect, even Meng Xinghai looked extraordinarily grave.

Soon after, Qin Ming called out, “There’s a strong sense of killing intent here!”

Sudden golden radiance flashed, a middle-aged Sun Elf with a head full of golden hair appearing like a blaze, asked, “Where? I haven’t sensed it.”

“Just now, it flashed by; my heart pounded!” Qin Ming said seriously.

For this, even the Grandmaster Qiong Hui from the Sun Elf Clan was invited, with his powerful Consciousness Spiritual Light scanning the surroundings.

Unfortunately, in the end, he sensed nothing.

“Don’t worry, we are staying at the inn next to you; nothing will happen!” Qiong Hui said, leaving.

“Brother Ming, is there really killing intent?” Xiao Wu asked suspiciously.

“No.” Qin Ming responded secretly.

Wu Yaizu and Xiang Yiwu were both taken aback, understanding what was happening afterward.

Qin Ming said, “I want to see if the Sun Elf Clan takes it seriously enough; otherwise, I fear if I truly need their help, they might fail when it matters.”

“Don’t mess around!” Meng Xinghai warned, “The Helian Family cannot be shaken.”

“I know, it’s just for self-preservation.” Qin Ming assured him.

Early the next day, Qin Ming rose and began checking various invitations, having recently declined many. Now, he was preparing to select one to attend, hoping to use the opportunity to meet the Helian Family members.

Xiang Yiwu and Wu Yaizu naturally wanted to accompany him. The three of them filtered through the options and found an invitation from the Great Yu Imperial Family, scheduled for the next day.

Xiang Yiwu said, “Recently, Chongxiao City has been bustling with activity, with numerous figures coming through various paths. A prince issued many invitations to host a dinner party at a traveling palace, presumably representing the Great Yu Imperial Family.”

“Alright, tomorrow night we’ll attend,” Qin Ming said.

The following evening, they set off on time, arriving at a garden with sprawling architecture, Fire Springs flowing, and lush trees thriving.

From a tall building, someone was overlooking the garden palace, spotting Qin Ming as he arrived.

Qin Ming sensed something and looked up, noticing a white-clothed person nod and smile at him.

“Extraordinarily sensitive Spiritual Sense!” The white-clothed person remarked, with others behind him also looking downward.

Inside a splendorous palace, there were many guests, and crystal chandeliers housed unique, pure white Sun Stones, brightening the place like daytime.

Momentarily, Qin Ming learned from the Sun Elf Clan that members of the Helian Family would be present tonight, highly regarded by the Great Yu Imperial Family.

Last night, a book friend mentioned, why not rest over the weekend? It dawned on me why I should enter late-night mode again; today, I’ll take the chance to rest for a chapter, and continue striving tomorrow. I truly wish to return to daytime.