Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 768 - 324: Two Domain Masters

Sikong Lan along with his companions stared at the Node Pearl that had suddenly appeared in front of them, with divine glows flashing in their eyes.

"Ning Qi possesses a compass capable of spotting nodes; he will definitely detect this node and bring his forces right here!"

Sikong Lan and Sima Fei kept talking, wrapping up the plans for handling Ning Qi.

Sima Fei suggested, "We ought to draw in a few Fierce Beasts from the Sea of Realms to this spot. If we can, let's pull in some cultivators from the Vast Realm too; that way, we'll feel much more secure."

At those words, all eyes turned to Sikong Lan, anticipating his command.

Sikong Lan prepared to issue an instruction when abruptly, a startling voice echoed nearby.

"Never thought a node would be concealed in this place!"

"Who's there?"

Sikong Lan swiftly spun around to check, yet spotted no one.

Sima Fei retreated several steps, warily scanning the area as he secretly readied the Killing Array they'd recently arranged.

At the same time, the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect's troops assembled into a defensive lineup, prepared for any threat.

The voice floated ethereally, vague and elusive, making its origin impossible to pinpoint.

Sikong Lan's initial thought was that Ning Qi might have trailed them to this location.

However, thinking back to the earlier voice, it didn't resemble Ning Qi's in the slightest.

Sikong Lan declared, "Just who are you? You've made your presence known by speaking, so why hide your form?"

"Hmph," the individual snorted abruptly, as if ridiculing them all: "Oh, do you intend to battle me?"

Without waiting for a reply, the figure pressed on independently: "Relying on that basic Killing Array you've barely established and these insignificant cultivators like ants, I could wipe you out with one strike of my palm. Believe me?"

His statement brimmed with utter assurance, laced with blatant arrogance and superiority.

Upon hearing that, Sikong Lan and Sima Fei felt cold perspiration drench them, their hearts pounding in fear.

How much time had this foe been lurking to discern their newly laid Killing Array with such precision?

Was it possible the intruder had shadowed them all the way?

From his manner, he appeared to be an antagonistic cultivator out of the Vast Realm, and using "I" for himself suggested high standing.

Even more alarmingly, since he first uttered a sound, despite sweeping the area with Spiritual Sense, they hadn't located his hiding spot.

This enemy's concealment skills likely surpassed even Ning Qi's.

Naturally, Sikong Lan and his group only recognized Ning Qi from an earlier clash and knew nothing of later events.

"Your silence—does it indicate disbelief in my claim?"

Those remarks jolted Sikong Lan to attention, prompting his quick, smiling retort:

"Excellency, hidden as you are beyond our detection, we naturally accept your statement. Yet if you plan to annihilate us in one blow, reveal yourself so we can grasp the cause of our demise more fully."

Following a brief hesitation, the voice burst into laughter: "Fine, I'll allow you a clearer insight!"

Right after he spoke, a tremendously potent aura surged into existence within the emptiness.

They moved to strike at the detected spot, but the aura shifted with lightning speed, materializing directly behind Sikong Lan and slamming a palm against his skull's rear.

A shiver raced down Sikong Lan's back, leaving him too terrified to budge as he yelled, "Stand down!"

Sima Fei, standing nearby, nearly triggered the Killing Array, but a mere look from the trespasser petrified him like a statue, rendering him utterly still.

Terror exploded within Sima Fei's chest, his gaze locked on the invader, scarcely daring to exhale.

Regarding the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect's forces, witnessing their commander Sikong Lan seized and heeding his urgent command to hold back, they refrained from any action.

Beyond doubting if they could overpower him, Sikong Lan's vulnerable spot made any assault far too hazardous.

At last, they beheld the intruder's visage.

The figure donned an opulent Taoist Robe decorated with fine ink artwork.

Standing tall, he possessed a striking appearance, featuring somewhat slender eyes brimming with intense vitality.

Sikong Lan, sweating profusely while held in the man's grip, struggled to steady his nerves.

Maintaining his grin, he inquired, "Might I learn your honorable role in the Vast Realm? Should you seek my death, grant me the knowledge of my slayer, wouldn't you agree?"

The man eyed Sikong Lan, appearing to regard him with mild approval.

"I am Kuang Shanqing, Domain Master of the Divine Wind Domain within the Vast Realm!"

At that moment, the group discovered his title and identity. His self-proclaimed Domain Master status reminded many of Ning Qi.

Earlier, they had allied with Qi Keqing's troops and encountered Ning Qi, aware he held the Domain Master position in the Profound Truth Realm.

Yet Ning Qi paled dramatically in strength compared to this newcomer!

"Thus, Excellency, you are the Divine Wind Domain Master. We were oblivious to such a mighty figure in the Vast Realm. Our Mountain and Sea Realm seems utterly inferior!"

Sikong Lan adroitly praised him, all while inwardly damning the man's forebears.

Damnation, if he'd foreseen clashing with a rival Domain Master, he never would have ventured forth.

Deepening Sikong Lan's dismay, every scheme devised with Sima Fei proved futile, encountering not Ning Qi but getting subdued first by a Vast Realm assailant. Such cursed fortune!

Sikong Lan's praise filtered to Kuang Shanqing, swelling his evident arrogance.

Despite their opposition, Kuang Shanqing appeared open to the compliments.

Kuang Shanqing remarked, "As a cultivator from the Mountain and Sea Realm, your perception is sharp. Merely smashing you flat with a palm would feel unjust. Hence, I'll offer you an opportunity to voice any final sentiments."

At this, Sikong Lan's gaze flickered rapidly.

The foe's haughty self-importance granted Sikong Lan a narrow window to regroup through his speech.