Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 775 - 326: The Greatest Harvest (Part 2)

Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Kuang Shanqing, Domain Master of Divine Wind Domain, subdues Sikong Lan and Qi Keqing's forces from the Mountain and Sea Realm using Vast Realm's Spirit Realm Power. Interrogating the captives, he learns of the realms' lack of experienced Domain Masters, with only the young Ning Qi recently promoted, and suspects Ning Qi killed the Spirit Bird Domain Master Chi Xiazi. In secret communication with the hidden Domain Master Qianying of Hundred Beasts Realm, they decide to capture Ning Qi alive for his innovative Compass that detects nodes, seeing it as a key to victory over the Mountain and Sea Realm, and Kuang Shanqing remains visible to lure him out.

Originally, he intended to say 'surprise attack,' yet he feared offending Qianying's honor.

Qianying agreed with a nod, "We'll follow Brother Kuang's plan!"

Secretly, the pair shared a look, oblivious to the fact that Ning Qi had already commanded his forces to teleport to a position just twenty miles from the node.

Utilizing his primary compass, Ning Qi swiftly located the spatial coordinates of the device he'd handed to Qi Keqing.

With those coordinates in hand and sharing the same war realm, Ning Qi found it straightforward to guide the troops from both domains in teleporting to this location.

That said, Ning Qi decided against teleporting straight to the compass's spot; he picked a site twenty miles distant instead.

To begin with, it prevented any risk of walking into a trap, and moreover, while the forces from the Profound Truth Realm and Langya Domain boasted great numbers, facing off against two Domain Masters meant that detection by foes could lead to heavy losses.

Regarding Ning Qi's reason for bringing along the troops from the two domains, he figured the Vast Realm cultivators had dwindled to a single force, possibly located here.

Furthermore, once the two Domain Masters were handled, the full assembly of the Mountain and Sea Realm's three-domain army would gather in this war realm.

At that moment, Ning Qi planned to assign missions to them, and centralizing everyone simplified his command issuance.

On Ning Qi's left stood Sword Ancestor with the Profound Truth Realm forces, whereas to his right were Zhu Yanchuan, his two allies, and the Langya Domain troops.

Earlier, during the activation of the teleportation portal, Ning Qi employed a stealth array that fully cloaked both groups, ensuring their arrival here remained undetected.

Without his breakthrough to Perfection of the Integration Realm or the Domain Master powers granted by the Mountain and Sea Realm Will, Ning Qi wouldn't have dared to set up a stealth array right under the noses of two hostile Domain Masters undetected.

Things had changed now. As a Domain Master himself, bolstered by his past as a Realm Lord, Ning Qi could fool not just Domain Masters but even Unity Realm Ancestors.

The sole feat he still couldn't achieve was hiding from the will of the Two Realms.

Trailing Ning Qi, the two armies gazed ahead in stunned silence.

Those from the Profound Truth Realm were accustomed to obeying Ning Qi, yet for the Langya Domain soldiers, this marked their initial battle led by him, surprise evident in every face.

Shock gripped them; how was warfare conducted in this manner?

Good heavens, these forces spanned vast spatial expanses in mere moments to materialize close to adversaries. Utterly frightening!

Right then, Zhu Yanchuan and his two allies' awe at Ning Qi's formidable strength surged within them.

What sort of formidable figure was he?

Possessing such prowess, why not seize control of the entire war realm?

They felt profound thanks that Ning Qi hailed from the Mountain and Sea Realm, and doubly so for aligning with him.

Though previously coerced into pledging loyalty to Ning Qi, they now vowed to stand by him until death!

The cultivator armies from both sides trailed Ning Qi without uttering a word, eyes fixed forward with intense focus.

To cultivators, a mere twenty miles allowed clear visibility to the unaided eye.

In the distance of twenty miles, the weary troops of Qi Keqing and Sikong Lan rested upon the earth.

"Sikong Lan that fellow is present as well?"

Hatred etched across Sword Ancestor's gaunt features, mirrored by the Profound Truth Realm forces.

Zhu Yanchuan and his allies couldn't fathom the deep animosity toward Sikong Lan and his followers; they held their tongues and refrained from inquiring.

From reports by Qi Keqing and the True Martial Realm cultivators, Ning Qi already knew the attendees at this site.

Ning Qi's eyes settled upon Kuang Shanqing, Domain Master of the Divine Wind Domain.

Cross-legged in the empty void, Kuang Shanqing appeared like an aged angler anticipating a catch, evidently lying in wait for Ning Qi's arrival.

Ning Qi perceived that his strength exceeded Chi Xiazi's by only a slight margin.

Sweeping his view beyond Kuang Shanqing and scanning the surroundings, Ning Qi failed to locate the Hundred Beasts Domain Master.

Comprehension dawned on Ning Qi at once, as he mused, "Planning an ambush on me? Hmph!"

With a sword sign formed, he brushed it across his eyes, igniting a golden gleam; the Golden Pupil of Illusion-breaking sprang to life!

Immediately, no secrets lingered in the void around Kuang Shanqing.

Before long, Ning Qi detected an odd presence and sharpened his attention.

Through the golden pupil, illusions shattered, delving straight to the essence!

A silhouette emerged, hunkered low like a prowling leopard upon the terrain, subtle beast apparitions flickering nearby.

Those beast apparitions granted the hiding power, erasing every trace of the individual's aura.

Should another Domain Master of equal caliber face this, detection would prove impossible, but against Ning Qi, their skills fell short.

"No sign of the Divine Wind Domain's forces?" Ning Qi reflected.

Given these circumstances, the Profound Truth Realm and Langya Domain armies needed not to show themselves, preventing accidental injury from foes.

Ning Qi promptly ordered, "Foes consist solely of two Domain Masters, nothing more. Stay put for your protection."

Startlement seized Sword Ancestor and the rest.

Two Domain Masters? How come only one was visible?

Faith in Ning Qi ran deep among the Profound Truth Realm folk. The Alliance Hierarch's word was law; truth itself. They trusted him against even five Domain Masters.

Zhu Yanchuan and his allies felt a surge of emotion at these words, mingled with unease, yet witnessing the Profound Truth Realm's assured demeanor eased their concerns temporarily.

Now, placing trust in Ning Qi was their sole path.

"Once I've dealt with them, should Sikong Lan and his followers survive, encircle them!"

"Yes!"

Having issued every directive, Ning Qi vanished before them in a flash, advancing covertly toward Kuang Shanqing.