Night Without End-Chapter 29 - 20: He Guang Tong Chen

Shallow Night, Qin Ming, carrying the Wujin Hammer with a long handle and a short sword, sped through the dense forest as if to take flight, rushing forward at breakneck speed.

He felt a sense of urgency; the nobles from Chixia City had arrived, and once they set foot in the mountains, they would certainly gather various spiritual materials.

He didn't want the Blood Bamboo Forest to be reached by others before him; it was crucial for his second rebirth.

The night mist cleared, but the forest remained dim. However, with his eyesight, he could distinctly see distant objects.

Entering the Blood Bamboo Forest wasn't easy; there would certainly be dangers.

Otherwise, Feng Yi'an and Shao Chengfeng would have acted long ago, rather than waiting to die with regrets.

"I'm getting restless."

The cold snowflakes fell on his body, some even slipping into his collar, the chill gradually calming Qin Ming's impatience.

His eagerness to rush on his way was no different from that of Old Man Liu the previous night—wishing he had wings to fly straight into the Blood Bamboo Forest to gather frozen Blood Snakes.

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"Calm down." Qin Ming slowed down and adjusted his breathing in the mountains.

Just a second rebirth, wasn't it? Even without the spiritual materials, his own conditions would allow him to successfully break through.

"A restless heart is prone to mistakes." Treading on thick snow, Qin Ming proceeded unhurriedly, becoming more composed and level-headed.

The Blood Bamboo Forest was bound to be dangerous. Given that even second-time rebirths like Fu Entao and the Patrol Team hesitated to act, it illustrated the risks well.

Qin Ming moved silently through the dense forest, eventually digging out an ancient Blade Manual from a spot. The worn leather pages were curling and severely worn, showing frequent past usage.

The book wasn't thick, carrying an air of ancient charm. It was unknown where Fu Entao had acquired it.

"Reading the crystallized wisdom of predecessors to steady my mind," Qin Ming sat down in the forest clearing.

Moments later, he was completely engrossed, wholeheartedly absorbed in the book.

Unconsciously, he stood up from the snow, holding the leather book in one hand and gripping the long-handled Wujin Hammer in the other, swinging it as if it were a long blade.

Though the weapon was heavy, it seemed as light as a wooden mallet in his hands, wielded effortlessly and gradually taking on an expressively natural beauty.

To be reborn, one needed to practice corresponding scriptures, such as the Night Meditation Skill, Will Power, etc., which would enhance physical qualities like strength, flexibility, and speed.

The various combat rules are skills aiming to utilize one's physical strength and speed for efficient attacks and defense.

Qin Ming had extraordinary physical qualities, surpassing even a Golden Foundation, yet his combat skill had not undergone systematic training, mostly consisting of Scattered Form.

Some came from the unconventional Xinsheng Skill he had practiced over the years, derived from those special movements, others learned from old hunters in the village.

He had powerful practical combat abilities, honed in the mountains.

The forest at night was dangerous. Hunting in such an environment, facing attacks from various fierce birds and beasts, a moment's hesitation meant death.

Although his practice consisted mostly of Scattered Form, even Wild Technique, the lethality was incredibly strong. Fighting for life against wild beasts followed no rules, relying on strength, speed, and the ability to adapt on the fly.

That's why Fu Entao found it difficult to deal with him; in his attack patterns, there was no fixed 'form' to trace.

Now, as Qin Ming read the Blade Manual, combining his experiences fighting against wild beasts and his insights drawn from life-and-death moments, he was captivated, unconsciously varying his 'sword style' while holding the book and hammer.

As Qin Ming comprehended the wisdom within the Blade Manual, he struck with increased force when inspired, and though there was no blade light, there was sword intent spreading, causing the ground snow to dance into the air, and the long-handled Wujin Hammer to slash through the peace of the forest like a bolt of lightning.

He "swung the blade" at a large tree, and the thick trunk shattered instantaneously. The "slash" was too forceful; nearby, some alien creatures that had been eyeing him covetously for a long time in the dark were now scared off, tails tucked between their legs.

This included a mutated Black Tiger, over four meters in length, which now turned and ran.

"Still daring to spy here, not leaving?" Qin Ming noticed an unusually large human-faced vulture, circling around just twenty meters above the ground, reluctant to leave.

He had just grasped the Throwing Knife Style from the manual and immediately applied it, throwing the heavy "Hammer Blade" into the night sky.

"Thud!"

Blood splattered mid-air, feathers flying in all directions.

The mutated human-faced vulture, with wings several meters wide and previously quite fierce, was now as fragile as porcelain, split open by Qin Ming's Throwing Knife Style!

With the strength of a thousand pounds in his arms, the attack was decisive; the long-handled Wujin Hammer smashed the giant bird to pieces, a mess of blood and feathers falling to the ground.

Some alien species, witnessing this from afar, immediately fled in panic, feeling that this bipedal creature was exceedingly savage and that they must steer clear of him, deeming the area no longer safe.

"Such fine blade technique!" Qin Ming exclaimed in admiration, picking up the long-handled Wujin Hammer and continuing to practice.

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This Blade Manual was like a beacon in the night fog for him, illuminating the path ahead, integrating his various combat experiences and the unconventional combat skills he was inclined to, rapidly elevating his prowess.

Qin Ming watched engrossed to the point of losing himself, sunk into it, unable to extricate himself.

He practiced each sword style from beginning to end - although not quite an epiphany, it indeed enhanced his combat skills, significantly boosting his strength.

This Blade Manual was worth studying. It gave him profound insights, its value immense!

"If Fu Entao masters this Blade Manual, that would indeed be troublesome," Qin Ming muttered to himself. However, if one could fully comprehend this book, Fu Entao would not stop at the Second Rebirth.

This wasn't just a Blade Manual, but also contained some research on the Xinsheng Skill, which was very enlightening to him.

For instance, the Scripture mentioned "Heavenly Light," which initially manifests during the third rebirth, but it runs through the entire Xinsheng Domain. Even after the Xinsheng reaches perfection, it cannot be separated from the deep research of Heavenly Light.

Heavenly Light, in this era without the sun, embodies people's beautiful wishes and carries endless yearnings.

The Heavenly Light referred to in the book is not the light of the sky that people long for, but a kind of light within the body, endowed with a lovely name.

When a person undergoes their third rebirth, they will begin to show this "Heavenly Light," born within their body, a sign of their life level elevation.

At this stage, a Newcomer's strength will see a significant enhancement, capable of barehanded combat against various dangerous Alien Species, and all this is a gift of "Heavenly Light."

Because once Heavenly Light is born in the body, "Heavenly Light Force" will emerge, a special kind of power with strong penetrative and tearing capabilities.

Otherwise, how could a Newcomer, with a delicate and shorter body, stand against those massive giant beasts?

The emergence of the Heavenly Light Force allows a Newcomer to tear through the scale armor of mutated giant beasts, and that power can penetrate their tough, solid flesh.

However, in the Xinsheng Domain, Heavenly Light Force can only spread over the body and extend slightly beyond the fists and feet; it cannot yet expand into weapons.

In fact, Heavenly Light Force is just a general term. There are many kinds, and this book must have changed many owners, as the pages are filled with various insights, notes, annotations, all from different people.

Among these, someone highly admired a type of Heavenly Light Force, leaving a sigh: if only they could cultivate the Ru Lai power!

For a Newcomer like Qin Ming, who came from an unconventional background, the various records and descriptions in the book filled him with longing.

Regrettably, although the Blade Manual mentioned some names of peculiar and powerful Heavenly Light Forces, it didn't record how to actually cultivate them.

Qin Ming was somewhat absent-minded, pondering for a long time.

Flipping further through the Blade Manual was not quite suitable for him to read at the moment; he hadn't reached that level yet.

However, from the insights of his predecessors, he discovered a very practical secret technique named "He Guang Tong Chen" to ensure his safety.

After careful study, he broke into a cold sweat, also feeling fortunate to have found this record.

According to the previous owner, High-Level Creatures' eyesight is terrifying, able to see through the life force's strengths and weaknesses within other beings in just one glance, even seeing the strong and weak life fields in the Shallow Night.

This is horrifying; lower-level beings have no secrets from higher-level beings.

Especially when Newcomers or Alien Species cultivate Heavenly Light within their bodies, to High-Level Creatures, it's akin to a bunch of fires in the darkness.

"I must refine it quickly!" he wiped the sweat from his brow, suddenly feeling very unsafe in the mountains.

Fortunately, He Guang Tong Chen is merely a practical secret technique, not some profound and difficult-to-master arcane scripture.

"Contemplate emptiness in tranquility, body like withered wood, heart as cold as ashes, hiding life force, gradually weakening, can also make the spirit murky." He slowly started to understand, barely scratching the surface.

Qin Ming sat quietly for a long time, silently comprehending, pondering, and gradually figuring out more of the method. He Guang Tong Chen could hide part of one's vitality, blending oneself among the common people.

Moreover, this "degree" could be controlled. After practicing to a certain extent, even after the third rebirth and the body starts producing Heavenly Light, if needed, one could still hide it.

At this point, Qin Ming sighed in relief.

But after some thought, he laughed silently at himself. Perhaps his sense of crisis was too strong. Even if High-Level Creatures passed by here and saw through the strength of his life force, they probably wouldn't care, right? After all, he had only experienced one rebirth, and in the eyes of such Alien Species, he was just one of the many beings in the mountains.

Then he thought of the higher-ups of Chixia City. Since they could negotiate and confront the mysterious creatures of the mountains, they must possess the same capabilities, right?

"Don't bite off more than you can chew. Learning so much today is enough. I must solidify, master, and grasp it all firmly!" Qin Ming stood up, found a secluded place, and buried the Blade Manual again.

Without a doubt, he had reaped immense gains today; after refining those sword styles, integrating his insights, his strength significantly improved.

Qin Ming mused, "If I were to encounter Fu Entao or Feng Yi'an now and have another battle, I think it should be much easier."

Most importantly, this book broadened his horizons, letting him understand many things he had never come into contact with before.

"Fu Entao is actually not bad, giving me such a good book."

After emerging from the dense forest, he headed towards the location of the Blood Bamboo Forest.

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