Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 796 - 335: Brahma Heaven Gets Slapped in the Face

After a prolonged discussion, the Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and Zhu Yanchuan resolved to prioritize the seizure of the Central Domain node.

Regarding the three cultivator armies from the Vast Realm, with the map displaying their convergence at a single point, they decided to postpone any direct confrontation for the moment.

Having endured various events in the Lower Realm, they suspected the presence of Domain Master-level experts among the Vast Realm’s three armies.

Even though their overall cultivation levels had advanced considerably, confronting Domain Master-level figures remained beyond their current capabilities.

Right as the trio prepared to part ways, a red mark appeared on the compass they held, moving directly toward the Vast Realm’s forces.

Furthermore, this force wasn’t isolated; nearby, two additional groups from the same realm were drawing closer.

"What’s happening here, you two?"

Observing this strange development, Zhu Yanchuan rubbed his head in confusion and inquired.

Both the Sword Ancestor and Qi Keqing stared at it with equal bewilderment.

"Based on this red mark, it seems to indicate the Celestial Fire Realm’s army originating from the Mountain and Sea Realm. Are they powerful enough to chase after the Vast Realm’s people?" remarked the Sword Ancestor.

Qi Keqing voiced her skepticism, "Could a single domain truly rival the Vast Realm’s armies? And moreover, surpass Domain Master Ning in strength?"

At this point, she completely respected Ning Qi, her tone reflecting profound admiration whenever she spoke his name.

Yet, upon hearing her, the Sword Ancestor and Zhu Yanchuan simply shook their heads in denial.

Absurd! In the Central Domain, much less across the Nine Great War Realms, no cultivator surpassing Ning Qi’s power could possibly appear!

"Never mind. Let’s proceed with our plans. The results will become clear once they clash."

With that, the three promptly directed their respective armies toward different nodes.

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Northern region of the Central Domain.

The cultivators from the Celestial Fire Realm kept trailing the Xiahe Realm’s army persistently, soaring in the direction of the Upper Realm.

One group intentionally provoked the other, who believed their renown instilled fear, leading to a fierce pursuit. As a result, the two armies preserved a steady gap between them.

An indeterminate amount of time elapsed.

Suddenly, Commander Brahma ceased the chase, raising his right hand to signal a halt.

The army from the Celestial Fire Realm behind him came to an immediate and synchronized stop.

Confounded, all the cultivators fixed their eyes on Brahma’s figure, wondering what could have prompted such an unexpected pause in their effortless pursuit.

"Commander Brahma, why are we stopping?"

Brahma stayed quiet, but his typically haughty face grew markedly ashen, as though he had encountered something horrifying.

Ahead, the pursuing forces from the Mountain and Sea Realm had come to a stop.

The commander of the Xiahe Realm, Fei Bing, quickly noticed and signaled with a wave, commanding his army to halt at once.

Much to the astonishment of the Celestial Fire Realm’s cultivators, the enemy forces wheeled around to confront them directly.

At present, only ten miles separated the two sides—a span where cultivators could distinctly view the opposing ranks and even catch each other’s words clearly.

Fei Bing issued a chilling laugh, declaring, "Friends of the Celestial Fire Realm, why stop chasing now?"

Brahma had yet to reply when one of his followers shot back, "You pretenders! On the battlefield, we’re deadly foes. Who calls you friends?!"

Soon after, another voice added, "You’ve probably figured you can’t get away and are ready to battle. Why claim we’re not pursuing?"

This individual had misconstrued the enemy’s actions, lacking awareness of the complete circumstances.

Fei Bing, unfazed, responded with a frosty smirk, "Is that the case?"

His slender features radiated an icy detachment.

In that instant, he tilted his strikingly pale jaw and pressed on, "Why not inquire with your commander if we ceased our flight or if you lost the nerve to follow?"

These words stunned the entire Celestial Fire Realm contingent.

Their cultivation bases fell short of Brahma’s, and their Spiritual Sense extended less far, leaving them clueless about the unfolding events.

Merely the Xiahe Realm cultivators, positioned just ten miles distant, grasped the reality.

For they had sensed yet another Vast Realm army eighty miles off to the flank.

With the two armies now on the verge of converging, Brahma had no further need to bait them.

All eyes turned to Commander Brahma, and upon noting his odd demeanor, a sense of foreboding washed over them.

"Commander Brahma?" one called tentatively.

Unexpectedly, Brahma commanded, "Withdraw right now!"

The Celestial Fire Realm’s members were completely perplexed, failing to grasp Brahma’s order since they remained oblivious to the nearing second Vast Realm army.

Brahma clarified, "We’ve been ensnared by his sly scheme; he lured us intentionally, and another Vast Realm army is closing in from nearby on the side!"

"What?!"

In an instant, shock etched across every face.

One among them shot Brahma a covert glare, inwardly damning him a thousandfold.

He had warned Brahma about this possibility earlier; only now, in retreat, did Brahma act, assuming it would be straightforward?

Were it not for Brahma’s father, Fan City—the Domain Master of Celestial Fire Realm, whose prowess placed him in the top fifty among the myriad Immortal Sects of Unity Realm in the Mountain and Sea Realm, backed by vast clout—he would have abandoned this spoiled heir long ago!

The fearsome reputation of Domain Master Brahma in Fan City extended beyond mere power.

He shared brotherhood oaths with the Ancestors of the Earth Gold Realm and Vine Wood Realm, the trio invariably united, hinting at a budding alliance of the Three Domains, moving in unison.

Supported by such a formidable parent, Brahma, for all his flawed disposition, managed to command their loyalty.