Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 824 - 348: The Key to Ning Qi’s Victory

A detailed map of the Southern Domain's Central Domain materialized before Ning Qi.

A single glance provided Ning Qi with an immediate grasp of the current state of the Central Domain.

The circumstances within the Central Domain bore a striking resemblance to those of the Upper Domain.

Among the thirty-six nodes, excluding the six concealed ones, eight remained unclaimed, and within these sites, two separate factions of cultivators were currently locked in combat.

While Ning Qi observed the scene with complete composure, others were far less relaxed.

After Ren Boping and his two companions retrieved the compass from Ning Qi, the initial shock faded, prompting them to turn their attention to the pressing matters at hand.

Upon witnessing the situation in the Central Domain for themselves, the expressions of all three shifted instantly.

Ren Boping spoke up, "Domain Master Ning, our allies have been plunged into a desperate struggle; we must go to their immediate rescue."

Beside him, Jiang Yuyue and Lang Yingying also bowed to formally request his support.

"We implore Domain Master Ning to intervene."

Ning Qi deliberated for a moment before replying, "Very well, I shall assist in their rescue. However, I must state my terms first: half of the remaining nodes in this domain must be allocated to my forces."

Ren Boping and his companions consulted the map floating on the compass; half of the unclaimed sites amounted to four locations.

Compared to the advantages of securing four nodes for their cause, this arrangement seemed more than equitable.

They understood clearly why Ning Qi felt it necessary to negotiate the spoils beforehand, fearing that their gratitude might make them hesitant to discuss rewards once the fighting subsided.

Admittedly, Ning Qi's original desire had been to claim every single remaining node for himself.

Yet, given the looming threat posed by the Sea Ancestor, he found it prudent to foster stronger ties with his subordinates by sharing the benefits.

"We accept this deal on behalf of all the brothers currently stationed in the domain!" Ren Boping declared with a firm bow.

Ning Qi offered a slight nod.

"Excellent, then we set off at once!"

He promptly organized his troops and cast a long look toward the soldiers under Ren Boping and the others.

Ning Qi added, "Gentlemen, in order to rapidly save the cultivators of this region, would you be willing to submit to my command temporarily?"

Ren Boping and his group were visibly startled for a moment.

Gesturing toward his own troops, Ning Qi elaborated:

"You have witnessed my methods; when I order a rescue, I rely on speed and sudden strikes against an unprepared enemy. To save your people as efficiently as I saved you, we must operate under a singular command to achieve maximum effectiveness."

Hearing this, Ren Boping and his peers exchanged glances before offering a slow, measured nod.

Even with the burden of surrendering command to Ning Qi, reflecting on their varied experiences since meeting him, they realized his point held weight.

They had observed that aside from individual cultivation, there was simply no way for them to match the caliber of Ning Qi's army.

Between the military formations, his mysterious methods for concealment, and his terrifying prowess, it was undeniably logical to defer to Ning Qi for such a delicate mission.

Consequently, Ren Boping and his companions agreed in unison, "Very well. Let the rescue effort proceed according to Domain Master Ning's requests."

Ning Qi allowed a faint smile to touch his lips.

He had no doubt they would comply; once they finally experienced the stark difference in his command style, they would be swayed.

Eventually, they would surely mirror the devotion seen in Qi Keqing and Zhu Yanchuan, binding themselves to him as his permanent, loyal followers.

A brief thought crossed Ning Qi’s mind: was this a form of sabotage against the Sea Ancestor? Regardless, it was a logical strategy for the trials ahead.

Ultimately, with over two hundred Spirit Domain cultivators scattered across the war realm, even more formidable Unity Realm ancestors would arrive shortly.

Without a reliable force to command, relying solely on his own strength would limit his capabilities significantly.

Thus, utilizing his unique techniques, Ning Qi folded the forces of Ren Boping and his team into his own ranks.

As the cultivators and demon kings merged into the formation, they immediately sensed a profound transformation.

Every individual slid perfectly into their assigned role, surrounded by an atmosphere of solemn discipline that amplified their inner Qi to its absolute peak.

Ning Qi even reassigned leaders like Ren Boping, Jiang Yuyue, and Lang Yingying to integrate into a formation alongside the Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and Zhu Yanchuan.

Once all maneuvers were completed, Ning Qi signaled with a sharp sweep of his hand.

Inevitably, the entire army was blanketed by a powerful concealment formation.

Ning Qi pulled a generous supply of spirit stones and rule fragments from his inventory, shattering them to channel the intense spiritual Qi and authority of the rules into an enormous teleportation gate.

Observing such a display, the cultivators serving the Sea Ancestor were struck with profound awe.

By the heavens, they were witnessing a portal forged for the instantaneous transport of an entire army across the void.

At that moment, they felt like raw recruits who, having slogged through the mud on foot, were suddenly offered transport by a powerful, well-funded commander.

Ren Boping and his group felt a surge of genuine exhilaration.

Some of these seasoned cultivators cast quick, envious glances at Ning Qi’s original subordinates, only to see them standing proud with expressions that seemed to say, "Is this your first time seeing such a spectacle?"

Suddenly, the newcomers felt somewhat amateurish, lacking in worldliness.

Ren Boping, Jiang Yuyue, and Lang Yingying gazed at Ning Qi, silently wondering just how many more secrets he had kept hidden away.

Since their first encounter, every ability Ning Qi unveiled left them more astonished than the last.

They even briefly questioned if he was deliberately showing off to intimidate them, but upon clearly seeing the calm, confident eyes of his subordinates, it was evident that this was merely the standard he expected of his army.