Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1011 - 436: Sneak Through Chencang (Part 2)

Yet, it was evident that the sections which should have been complete were merely hollow shells, devoid of the genuine substance and sacredness of an entire remnant.

In the very next second, the boundless divine radiance it emanated instantly vanished, much like a treasure caked in dust, stripped of all its mystique.

It remained uncertain whether this was its inherent condition or if the Mountain Ancestor was employing techniques to muffle its aura.

He gently retracted his hand, bringing it closer to his eyes.

The Buzhou Mountain materialized in his palm, exuding a faint whisper of concealed aura that permeated the Mountain Ancestor's senses.

The Mountain Ancestor’s Dual-faced Dharma Body noticeably grew more substantial.

"A shame, still not perfect, far from a complete mountain..."

The Mountain Ancestor directed one eye toward the space where the three colossal palms converged, its gaze fixed upon the three figures of Ning Qi within, who were currently under attack.

"You are to blame for preventing me from gathering sufficient power to summon all the remnants, rendering this so incomplete!"

"Why do you oppose me? Why not submit obediently, allowing me to engulf both realms, sacrificing the lives of dual worlds, and forging a legendary path to becoming an Immortal?"

Upon hearing this, the trio encapsulated within the palm were almost driven to laughter by sheer anger.

What did he mean by not resisting and willingly sacrificing themselves to craft a tale of ascension?

As if all beings were obligated to lay down their lives solely for his ascent to ultimate power?

The Saint Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor did not deign to engage in further discourse, instead joining forces to launch an assault, striking the immense palm through the apertures within its structure.

However, at this precise juncture, both were acutely aware that their efforts were exceptionally arduous.

Their attacks upon the massive palm resulted in little more than a superficial abrasion, barely breaching the outer surface.

Witnessing the feeble, shallow marks upon the giant palm, a profound sense of disappointment, unlike any they had experienced before, washed over them.

Could it be that the Mountain Ancestor’s true might was this terrifying?

Had the Mountain Ancestor unleashed this power from the outset, perhaps no one across both realms could have withstood it, and Ning Qi would have never had the opportunity to emerge.

Ning Qi narrowed his eyes.

He, too, unleashed a beam of sword light, initiating his own assault.

The sword light cleaved through the air, impacting the colossal palm and carving out an opening.

Yet, instantaneously, a formidable force surged from within the giant palm, shattering and obliterating his sword light, after which a shadow descended, restoring it to its pristine condition.

It was abundantly clear that Ning Qi’s offensive was already considerably more potent than those launched by the Saint Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor.

Nevertheless, in terms of breaching through, it proved to be entirely ineffectual.

The Mountain Ancestor casually flexed the giant palm that Ning Qi had just pierced and stated with an even tone:

"Ning Qi, next, I shall employ this Dharma Body and the Buzhou Mountain to subjugate your world."

Having uttered these words, the three palms forcefully closed once more, effectively sealing Ning Qi and the others within.

The other hand, which held the entity of the Buzhou Mountain, moved inexorably toward the three encompassing palms, though its progression was incredibly lethargic.

The Mountain Ancestor appeared poised to utilize the Buzhou Mountain entity to exert his suppression upon them yet again.

His Dual-faced Dharma Aspect, resembling a divine being, continued its predetermined trajectory, advancing towards the vast emptiness revealed in the distance, navigating the turbulent sea of the void.

This movement generated colossal disturbances within the Sea of Realms, invariably impacting the lifeforms dwelling therein.

Within the Gray Mist Black Water Region, successive ripples emerged, and countless ferocious beasts from the Sea of Realms, seemingly agitated by the commotion, congregated in this vicinity.

Furthermore, in the more profound depths of the Chaotic Flow Area, peculiar undulations began to stir.

The Mountain Ancestor, at this critical juncture, detached a single eye, surveying his surroundings with meticulous attention.

Despite his immense power, he seemed incapable of disregarding the fluctuations emanating from the Sea of Realms.

He presented an appearance of heightened vigilance, the Buzhou Mountain entity held within his grasp faintly emitting waves designed to pacify the unrest within the Sea of Realms.

The ripples gradually subsided, smoothing out and spreading with remarkable speed, bringing tranquility to all.

The ferocious beasts that had been drawn towards him, along with the entities residing in the deeper Black Water Area and Chaotic Flow Area, as if suddenly unable to perceive the disturbances here, even forgot their intended course, instinctively retreating in the opposite direction.

The Mountain Ancestor’s brow furrowed slightly.

Though assured of imminent victory, he did not allow himself to relax his guard.

Gazing toward the immense void that lay ahead, he silently articulated: "Soon, very soon, only one final step remains before my objective is attained!"

Within the confined space where the three colossal palms had sealed, Ning Qi and his companions remained immured.

"Kid, is there any conceivable method to breach his confinement at this present moment?"

The Saint Ancestor inquired with profound gravity.

The Sea Ancestor’s strikingly beautiful face also turned towards Ning Qi’s back, patiently awaiting his response.

Despite Ning Qi’s significantly younger age compared to them, at this particular instant, they regarded him as the sole individual capable of truly altering the course of events.

The root of the Enlightenment Realm Tree writhed in Ning Qi’s grasp, lunging toward the colossal palm.

Its former feat, easily piercing the shadow of Buzhou Mountain and dismantling its layers of sealing power to facilitate their escape, was now met with immense suppression. The instant the root brushed against the Mountain Ancestor’s Dharma Body’s gigantic palm, its might was greatly curtailed, unable to breach the barrier as before.

Even were it to pierce the palm, a more potent force would emanate from the hand that held the Buzhou Mountain entity, immediately stifling the root of the Enlightenment Realm Tree.

"There is no way for you to escape right now," Ning Qi stated.

Upon hearing this and witnessing the dire situation, both the Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor were plunged into near despair.

They had harbored the hope that Ning Qi would lead them from danger, only to realize they were still ensnared.

"However..." Ning Qi’s tone shifted abruptly.

"However, what?" the Saint Ancestor inquired immediately.

"I can guide the True Martial Spirit Realm away from the Mountain Ancestor."

The prospect struck them as both absurd and disheartening, offering little apparent utility, yet no other more effective course of action presented itself.

Suddenly, the Sea Ancestor posed a question: "Is this form you possess your true self, or a detached projection?"

Ning Qi’s reply came: "A detached projection!"

"Ah?"

The Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor were taken aback, their disbelief palpable as they regarded Ning Qi.

"You are still a projection? My projection observed you departing the True Martial Spirit Realm."

Profound confusion clouded the Saint Ancestor’s expression.

Ning Qi offered a smile: "Who claims my true form departed the True Martial Spirit Realm to stake everything here?"

"Then, where did you place your wager?"

For reasons unknown, a sense of unshakeable calm, rather than worry, emanated from Ning Qi’s demeanor, leaving them perplexed.

"Earlier, when the True Martial Spirit Realm merged with the grand realm of Mountain and Sea, I gained insight into certain phenomena. I always suspected the shadow of Buzhou Mountain held a resonance with a specific direction within the Sea of Realms, and I have been anticipating this very moment."

Their hearts quickened at his words, "What do you intend to do..."

"Nothing extraordinary. I shall pilot the True Martial Spirit Realm towards the very direction from which the Buzhou Mountain entity just emerged!"

The Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor exchanged uneasy glances, at a loss for words, unable to ascertain the potential outcomes of Ning Qi’s audacious plan.

Nevertheless, at this juncture, it appeared to be the only viable recourse.

This colossal palm, and even Ning Qi himself, were incapable of refining them.

Conversely, the Mountain Ancestor’s Dual-faced Dharma Aspect could not encroach upon the True Martial Spirit Realm.

Ning Qi peered through the opening, his gaze fixed on the distant location of the True Martial Spirit Realm.

The immense void began to tremble, then slowly drifted deeper into the Sea of Realms.

The Mountain Ancestor, naturally, witnessed this development, his countenance shifting dramatically.

"I anchored your world with Buzhou Mountain and employed its divine power to stabilize the Sea of Realms. How can that world still move?"

Subconsciously, the Mountain Ancestor still perceived the world and Ning Qi as separate entities.

This was akin to how the initial Will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was distinct from their Ancestor force.

Ning Qi remained silent, his eyes gleaming, completely abandoning any notion of breaking free from the giant palm. Instead, he assumed a cross-legged posture in the void, utilizing the root of the Enlightenment Realm Tree to ceaselessly probe the Mountain Ancestor’s massive palm, drawing forth streams of power.

Now, the root of the Enlightenment Realm Tree possessed the inherent ability to deconstruct power autonomously, obviating the need for Ning Qi to purify and analyze it further.

He was, in essence, dismantling the combined strengths of the Mountain Ancestor and Buzhou Mountain!

Ning Qi’s declaration of steering the True Martial Spirit Realm into the depths of the Sea of Realms might seem futile against the Mountain Ancestor, and his desire to escape was not entirely the truth.

He had, in fact, strategically left a portion of his power upon the shadow of Buzhou Mountain.

Previously, Ning Qi had meticulously inscribed a complete array formation upon the boundary wall created during the inter-realm conflict, a feat that went unnoticed by both realms.

Subsequently, when the Mountain Ancestor summoned the shadow of Buzhou Mountain, devouring the war domain, these inscribed array patterns persisted, remaining embedded within the shadow of Buzhou Mountain.

Precisely as he broke free from Buzhou Mountain’s shadow, Ning Qi infused a fragment of his power within it, silently activating those array patterns.

Furthermore, he had also established a connection with the remnant of Buzhou Mountain that was traversing from within the Sea of Realms.

Yet, all these clandestine maneuvers remained entirely concealed from the Mountain Ancestor!