Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 769 - 324: Two Domain Masters (Part 2)

Sikong Lan had no choice but to grasp this chance to stay alive.

Suddenly, Sikong Lan let out a sigh and remarked, "Since you've been trailing us for such a long time, senior, you surely understand our plans for this node, don't you?"

Kuang Shanqing gave a slight nod and replied, "It seems I've overheard that you're aiming to handle a cultivator from the Mountain and Sea Realm?"

Sikong Lan affirmed, "That's correct; we put in tremendous effort to locate this node just to confront Ning Qi."

With curiosity, Kuang Shanqing inquired, "Who exactly is this Ning Qi? Are cultivators from your Mountain and Sea Realm still clashing among themselves in the war realm?"

Sikong Lan's cheeks flushed red as he went on, "Senior might not be aware, but Ning Qi is a Domain Master just like you. Yet, he's nothing like your honorable and respected self. Ning Qi is sly and deceitful; right after entering the war realm, he plotted to subjugate us. Unable to tolerate it, we sought to give him a harsh lesson!"

The group stood there in shock after hearing this.

Sikong Lan had twisted the facts entirely, declaring it all without a shred of pause.

Still, they harbored dislike for Ning Qi too, and with the situation now teetering on the edge of disaster, it would be perfect if Sikong Lan's words could flip the script and pin the blame on Ning Qi.

As expected, Kuang Shanqing appeared drawn in by what Sikong Lan had said.

He spoke next, "You're claiming Ning Qi is a Domain Master as well?"

Sikong Lan nodded at once and confirmed, "Indeed, if senior doubts me, feel free to question my army."

Kuang Shanqing looked over the crowd and, from their faces, realized Sikong Lan was likely telling the truth.

Right then, Kuang Shanqing no longer wished to end Sikong Lan's life.

After a brief contemplation, he asked, "Just how strong is this Ning Qi?"

Sikong Lan paused for a second before answering, "He ought to match your level, senior."

In truth, Ning Qi surpassed him only a bit, but observing Kuang Shanqing's growing fascination with Ning Qi, Sikong Lan inflated the man's strength to secure his own survival.

"Is that accurate?"

"Absolutely!"

"Hmph," Kuang Shanqing snorted once more, "If Ning Qi truly rivals me, then your killing array would prove utterly ineffective against him!"

"Er..." Sikong Lan faltered momentarily, yet he swiftly countered, "We haven't clashed with Ning Qi yet, and only after your words, senior, did we see that our approach wouldn't succeed against him. But with you present, senior, should Ning Qi show up, you'll certainly cut him down!"

Kuang Shanqing let out a cold chuckle, "You've got a clever scheme, hoping I'll assist in taking down Ning Qi for you."

Sikong Lan pressed, "Senior, as the Domain Master of the Vast Realm, wouldn't you desire to eliminate the Domain Master from our Mountain and Sea Realm?"

"Heh," Kuang Shanqing swept his gaze over the others again and stated, "If I let you live for the time being, will you draw Ning Qi to this spot?"

A surge of thrill coursed through Sikong Lan, as the foe had clearly been swayed by his argument.

He responded without delay, "Provided senior lets me live, I'll without fail bring Ning Qi here. Should I fail, senior may claim my life whenever!"

Suddenly, Kuang Shanqing loosened his hold on the back of Sikong Lan's head and gave him a pat on the shoulder, declaring, "Very well, I'll let you live for now!"

In a flash, he hoisted Sikong Lan up and dashed to Sima Fei's side, seizing Sima Fei as well.

"The pair of you, follow me and share more details about Ning Qi's background."

Even while held captive, the two experienced some relief.

After all, their foe wasn't about to end them right away.

Sikong Lan prepared to offer more flattery; should Ning Qi actually arrive, perhaps amid the fight, they could slip away.

With that, Sikong Lan and Sima Fei shared a subtle look and amplified Ning Qi's abilities, recounting his string of astonishing deeds to Kuang Shanqing.

"What? You're saying Ning Qi has a compass that pinpoints node locations?"

"Yes!"

Sikong Lan inclined his head deferentially, "We trailed Ning Qi for some time and witnessed him wield the compass to discover a node himself."

Sima Fei chimed in, "He's masterful at hiding his presence, and thanks to these skills, he managed to wipe out numerous members of your Vast Realm's Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect..."

The deeper Kuang Shanqing delved into the tale, the more astonishment and bitterness he felt toward Ning Qi.

He felt bitter over Ning Qi's destruction of so many Vast Realm cultivators, and astonished that Ning Qi's power equaled his own, augmented by such a precious compass.

As a Domain Master, Kuang Shanqing understood full well the significance of a compass like that in the war realm!

In a heartbeat, Ning Qi's value soared beyond the entire Cyan Profound Immortal Sect army present.

Facing such a dangerous adversary, Kuang Shanqing resolved to deal with him right here!

Kuang Shanqing unleashed a verdant aura, shaping it into a godly whip that wrapped the two like bound parcels, leaving them unable to move.

Then, he advanced, his form vanishing into the distance, dragging the pair along behind.

Kuang Shanqing produced a Communication Jade Scroll, executed a hand seal, and directed it at the scroll, which promptly glowed with emerald light.

Sikong Lan and his ally puzzled over his actions but guessed he was calling for reinforcements.

Soon enough, a thunderous clamor like a horde of beasts echoed from the horizon.

A colossal figure, robust as a fortress, emerged on the skyline, starting as a tiny speck. As he drew nearer, illusions of beasts seemed to drive him forward at breakneck speed.

From his daunting aura, it was clear he ranked as a Domain Master akin to Kuang Shanqing!

Moments later, the man landed nearby.

His piercing, feral eyes, brimming with savagery, raked over the group in an instant.

"Kuang!"

To their surprise, the haughty Kuang Shanqing clasped his fists toward the man and greeted, "Qianying!"

This individual, Qianying, served as the Domain Master of the Hundred Beasts Realm, who preferred solitary operations in the war realm over joining the Hundred Beasts Realm forces.

Furthermore, he remained oblivious to the Hundred Beasts Realm army's near-annihilation at the hands of Ning Qi and the Langya Domain army.

With his Domain Master prowess, he could have rushed back had the army sent a signal, assuming he was still in the war realm.

Yet, Ning Qi operated with precision, blocking all communication from the Hundred Beasts Realm army the moment he struck.

Consequently, even if the army desired to call Qianying, they were powerless to do so.

Now, with Kuang Shanqing bringing Qianying into the fold, these two Domain Masters united to slay Ning Qi—a twist of destiny indeed.

Witnessing yet another mighty Domain Master arrive, Sikong Lan and Sima Fei shook uncontrollably.

The Cyan Profound Immortal Sect army below quivered with dread.

In their minds, just one phrase rang out: It's finished!

Had it been only Kuang Shanqing, Sikong Lan and the rest believed they might flee during Ning Qi's duel with him.

But at present, terror gripped their hearts completely—against two Domain Masters, Ning Qi would probably be overwhelmed and killed the instant he appeared!

As for their own escape, it was hopeless!

In that instant, a trace of remorse stirred in both Sikong Lan and Sima Fei.

Not over plotting the killing array against Ning Qi, but over failing to realize two Domain Masters lurked here from the outset, in which case they wouldn't have wasted time on any formation.

After all, Ning Qi would have crossed paths with them eventually, and he was doomed regardless.

Yet now, they too faced peril, placing them in a dire bind!

The two shared a look but held their tongues, forced to improvise and seek a way out in the midst of peril!

Among the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect army, a few were covertly transmitting messages.

These were reincarnated folks from the True Martial Realm, naturally. Earlier, when the fool Sikong Lan schemed against Realm Lord Ning Qi, they had only smirked.

But with these two Vast Realm Domain Masters now conspiring against the Realm Lord, they needed to alert him.

Wishing that if the Realm Lord lacked full assurance, he would steer clear of this place entirely!

For themselves, death was no tragedy; rebirth awaited in the True Martial Realm.

Kuang Shanqing and Qianying had seized control of the area.

They examined the landscape, collaborating to refine Sima Fei's deadly array, then ordered Sikong Lan to entice Ning Qi over.

Sikong Lan nearly wept; tasking him to summon Ning Qi was tantamount to marching to his own doom, terrified that Ning Qi would strike him down on sight!

"Honored seniors, I have no idea of Ning Qi's whereabouts, but with the node manifesting here, Ning Qi, holder of the Compass, is bound to appear!"

Qianying's gaze flashed with ferocity, "Worthless fool, then why bother keeping you breathing?"

He moved to finish Sikong Lan but was halted by Kuang Shanqing.

Kuang Shanqing advised, "No need to hurry, Qianying. We can simply wait here for Ning Qi's arrival; wouldn't it be better to strike after we've rested? As for him, we'll keep him alive a while longer. Let's conceal ourselves aside and observe the Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators turn on one another first—that sounds entertaining, doesn't it?"

At these words, Qianying agreed promptly.

"Kuang, that's a brilliant plan. I'm in! Once we seize that Domain Master Ning Qi, this entire war realm falls to our Vast Realm!"