CHAPTER 500: CHAPTER 295: THE FOCUS OF THE WORLD [TWO CHAPTERS COMBINED]

An elder who has reached the Seventh Realm stands atop the clouds, watching over everything, an unsolvable predicament.

"Are there any dissenting opinions from other Taoist traditions on the Immortal Road? Can’t anything be changed?" Qin Ming asked.

...

One by one, warships took off, disappearing into the pitch-black cloud fog, the Great Exploration officially commenced.

Qin Ming’s thoughts surged; it was the pioneering of the Immortal Road. He wasn’t even qualified to join the expedition.

In fact, that territory probably didn’t have the classics needed for the Newborn Road.

The main tomb there most likely held secrets of the Seventh Realm on the Immortal Road, something the Immortal Road deeply craved. With this exploration, the overall strength of the Outer World could surge dramatically, giving birth to truly legendary figures of the Seventh Realm!

The main forces of the Immortal Road had departed for the expedition, the army had left two days ago.

Qin Ming had not left the Great Yu Imperial City yet; he heard countless discussions.

Undoubtedly, during this period, in all cities under the night fog, people were talking about this event. After hundreds of years, the Great Exploration was finally starting again!

"Historically, every Great Exploration is an era where heroes rise swiftly, destined to be a generation where stars shine bright. This time, the Immortal Road has seized the initiative."

"When they return, I reckon parts of the Immortal Seed might be able to spar with figures from the Young and Strong Faction. Some top individuals in their prime might advance to Great Grandmaster, as for Helian Yunji, Ling Canghai, Su Yuxiao, they might step into the Grandmaster Level domain."

The world is watching, the entire nation is discussing it.

"Those big figures involved with the Ancestor Master are too far from us; I only wish to know how powerful would figures like Jiang Ran, Pei Shuyan, Cui Chonghe, Li Qingyue, who are widely known Immortal Seeds, be when they return? They are the heroes of this era!"

"There are also Su Shiyun, Xue Yunzheng, and many others. Besides, you overlooked the people from the immortal families in the Outer World, such as the Helian Clan."

Walking through the streets of the Great Yu Imperial City, Qin Ming could hear some youngsters arguing.

He deeply realized that the grand era had arrived.

From nobles to commoners, no one wasn’t discussing the exploration.

Qin Ming walked along the Shuyu River, retracing the path where silver willows and purple vines swayed under the gentle glow, recalling Li Qingyue’s words, his heart felt unusually heavy and even blocked.

With a sigh, he left during the night.

Qin Ming returned to Chixia City and had a good drink with Meng Xinghai.

"Got any plans? Need me to arrange anything—headed for the Immortal Tomb territory?" Meng Xinghai asked him.

Qin Ming shook his head, saying, "Forget it, the exploration of the Immortal Road probably doesn’t have much what the people of the Newborn Road need, besides, if I go, it might stir up needless trouble."

It’s too easy for people to target him there since it’s full of experts from the Immortal Road.

"Then stay in Chixia City and close-door cultivate," Meng Xinghai replied.

Qin Ming said, "I... will first retire and return home to visit Black and White Mountain."

Meng Xinghai said seriously, "Do not be filled with idleness."

"I’m not; I’ve gained some insight and want to go there to cultivate," Qin Ming responded.

"Then I’ll go with you, pay a visit to that old god," Meng Xinghai said softly.

"Alright," Qin Ming nodded.

That day, Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai secretly approached the vicinity of Black and White Mountain, entering Shuangshu Village.

Qin Ming also wanted to see how Uncle Liu Liu Mo was doing now, if there were signs of reclaiming his Divine Position.

But he found the old man still unchanged as before, no difference, just kicking the old yellow dog more diligently every day.

Meng Xinghai, being very sociable, entertained Uncle Liu with two rounds of drinks without much disturbance and returned on the same day.

Qin Ming still didn’t reveal his true self, avoiding too much connection here, worrying that someone would seek out this place later.

Although Old Man Liu was somewhat eccentric, relying on him to protect the village might not work, just as when the Patrol Team rampaged here back then, it was Qin Ming who intervened to resolve it.

At midnight, Qin Ming sat cross-legged under the Black and White Dual Trees, quietly enlightening himself.

The shadows of the trees danced for a while, and behind him, the Black and White Dual Trees appeared, merging with the real Black and White Tree under the glow of the Fire Spring.

This time, he clarified his mind, seeing through layers of fog ahead, and solidified his path!

Shallow Night approached, a squirrel scurried over rooftops, crossing numerous houses and landed with a swoosh before the dual trees, staring curiously at the meditating figure.

"Can’t you recognize me, can’t you smell the scent?" Qin Ming flicked its forehead.

Immediately, the Red Squirrel’s eyes welled up with tears, it rubbed its forehead hard, squeaking in grievance.

"Digging through my nest and even hitting me, it’s too much bullying of a squirrel!"

...

Two days later, Qin Ming received a messenger bird from Meng Xinghai, urging him to return immediately.

"The Newborn Road is summoning you!"

Upon returning to Chixia City, he was directly informed of such news.

The people of the Newborn Road were also mobilizing, and they were deploying a significant number of people, including rising stars like Qin Ming.

"You go to Kunleng, travel with the people from Shanhai Academy," Meng Xinghai said.

Yujing hadn’t set out yet, Kunleng’s tumult had calmed down.

Meng Xinghai handed him a letter, written personally by Yu Gen Sheng.

"Brother Lu mentioned them, allowing me to partake in this expedition," Qin Ming murmured.

That same day, he set off.

Qin Ming returned to Shanhai Academy and found many familiar faces had come back.

Five days later, in the Kunleng Territory, one after another, spaceships entered the night sky, the Newborn Road’s people began their expedition.