Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 851 - 360: Ning Qi’s Value (2)

The leader of the Zhou Mountain Immortal Sect stands as a robust, imposing middle-aged man, his aura pressing down like an unyielding mountain—he is Gong Tiandao.

In stark contrast, the Sect Leader of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect is a breathtaking beauty.

Zhao Yujun is her name, her silhouette flowing gracefully, as though shaped from liquid water itself.

Unlike Gong Tiandao's heavy presence, Zhao Yujun radiates an oceanic aura, brimming with endless vitality and serene gentleness.

These two, joined by Jiang Yingchu, Sect Leader of the Vast Immortal Sect, were all taken in as disciples by the Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor.

Ning Qi remains uncertain about the closeness of these three to the mighty Ancestors who have ruled over two realms for endless ages.

The saying goes that a master's disciples mirror the master himself, and these three offer Ning Qi a fleeting sense of the Three Ancestors' majestic demeanor.

However, having yet to meet the three Ancestors face-to-face, he cannot verify if this impression holds true.

Turning thoughts to the three Ancestors.

Ning Qi has indirectly confronted the Saint Ancestor of the Vast Realm, gaining a faint insight into their nature.

For the Mountain Ancestor, his knowledge stems solely from scant mentions by the Vast Realm Will.

As for the Sea Ancestor, what lingers most in Ning Qi's mind is how she boldly claimed the Profound Truth Realm from the Mountain Ancestor and even compelled him to become her disciple—a truly audacious feat.

Gazing upon these three figures subordinate to the realm-spanning Ancestors, Ning Qi employs his reincarnated body's power to sense them, immediately sensing overwhelming pressure emanating from each.

Clearly, he needs to elevate his reincarnated body's cultivation realm; without it, he worries it may fall short in the fierce clashes ahead.

With both factions establishing positions in the Central Domain yet holding back from all-out war, Ning Qi wastes no more time and slips directly through the Boundary Wall, heading back to the Outer Domain.

Right as he prepares to veer southward to check the battle lines.

The Mountain and Sea imprint on him suddenly quivers.

He grasps it at once—the Mountain and Sea Realm Will is summoning him anew.

Ning Qi speeds southward without delay.

The south falls under the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's command, whereas the north remains under the Vast Realm Will's sway.

While flying, he sorts through his ideas on how best to deceive the Mountain and Sea Realm Will.

Before long, a ripple stirs space in a specific spot within the Southern Domain.

Like a fish leaping from the waves, Ning Qi emerges from the void, then stows away the exotic treasure masking his senses.

True enough, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's illusory form materializes right beside him.

"Where have you been? You took ages to show up—even I had no word from you."

The illusory form of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will appears to furrow its brow.

Burdened by numerous worries, he cannot devote much focus to Ning Qi's whereabouts.

"My apologies for making the Realm Venerable wait," Ning Qi replied. "I ventured to the Northern Domain and sneaked into the Central Domain undetected."

"You infiltrated the Central Domain to spy on the Vast Realm's forces?"

At these words, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will seems to piece it together himself.

Ning Qi nods promptly.

He relays details of the Vast Realm's northern Central Domain setup: cultivator counts, prominent leaders, array formations, and more—all passed to the Mountain and Sea Realm Will.

Joy lights up the Mountain and Sea Realm Will.

"Perfect! I've split the Central Domain temporarily with the Vast Realm Will, leaving us blind to each other's moves. But your intel boosts our chances of triumph immensely!"

Ning Qi stays composed amid the eager tone and look, feigning steady assurance.

"Did the Realm Venerable summon me for this?"

The illusory form shakes its head. "Not just that!"

"What orders does the Realm Venerable have?" Ning Qi asks firmly.

The illusory form nods and presses on:

"With both realms fortifying the Central Domain, we'll soon demolish the Boundary Wall linking it to the Outer Domain, igniting the decisive clash."

Ning Qi's eyes flicker.

"Does the Realm Venerable mean that the Mountain Ancestor, Sea Ancestor, their Saint Ancestor foes, plus you and the Vast Realm Will, will all plunge into battle?"

The illusory form conceals nothing from Ning Qi.

"Not yet—we must wait until every Boundary Wall in the warfare realm is utterly shattered. Only then can we descend."

"Once done, we'll rip open the barrier between realms completely, then charge the enemy main camp world with our leftover forces!"

Hearing this, Ning Qi's face shifts involuntarily.

He comprehends the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's intent fully.

That is, after linking the Central Domain deeper and stabilizing the warfare realm's space once more, it can endure their arrival alongside the three Ancestors.

At that point, the warfare realm becomes the ultimate foothold invading the foe's Spirit Realm.

Right now, eighty percent of each realm's cultivator armies pour into the warfare realm, stripping their Spirit Realms bare.

Whoever breaches the enemy's Spirit Realm first finds it ripe for conquest, defenseless within.

Thus, the Spirit Realm showdown draws to its climax.

"What role does the Realm Venerable assign me?" Ning Qi probes.

After spilling so much, Ning Qi doubts it's mere talk; surely a crucial mission awaits.

A grin spreads across the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's illusory form as he declares:

"I need you to step out boldly and divert the enemy's focus for a time."

Ning Qi freezes—does this spell the end of his low-profile act?

"So, the Realm Venerable wishes me to bait their troops, letting our forces strike from the shadows?"

"Exactly right!"

Ning Qi falls silent.

Can he turn it down?

From the expectant gaze of the illusory form, clearly no.

He itches to protest, asking why he's thought capable of luring the foe's armies, but the Mountain and Sea Realm Will knows the enemies crave his capture.

"If the Realm Venerable commands me to bait them, I'll comply, but..."

The illusory form prompts, "Speak—what terms do you seek?"

Ning Qi strokes his chin. "I request a force surpassing Realm Power from the Realm Venerable. Once exposed, the Vast Realm Will will hunt me relentlessly."

Before agreement comes, Ning Qi adds, "Best yet, lend me some might from the Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor—the Vast Realm's Saint Ancestor once unleashed counters tailored to me; I dread facing them anew."

The Mountain and Sea Realm Will's illusory form chuckles. "You certainly pick the moment to bargain."

Yet refusal never crosses his expression.

For both Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor view Ning Qi as an exceptional prodigy.

Sending him on this perilous duty leaves even him uneasy.

"Wait here—I'll reach out to Haoshan and Emotional Sea right away for their contributions."

"Very well, I'll stay put for the Realm Venerable," Ning Qi replies gladly.

The illusory form vanishes from Ning Qi's sight.

Left idle for the moment, Ning Qi scans other regions of the Outer Domain.

He notes the vast armies still clashing across the Outer Domain.

Though time has elapsed and many cultivators shifted to the Central Domain, battles rage fiercely throughout.

Beyond countless lower skirmishes, thousands of Harmonization experts from each side form a formidable force.

Harmonization cultivators wield Rule bodies, making them incredibly resilient to death, so their ranks barely dwindle.

In a single sweep, Ning Qi spots Harmonization powerhouses dotting the skies everywhere, locked in savage duels with enemy counterparts.

Even as they fight, they commune with the world, summoning Rule powers from the expanse.

Their strikes ripple through the void, as if poised to obliterate the boundless emptiness.

Ning Qi weighs the dangers of exposure, concerned that revealing himself invites instant pursuit by Harmonization hunters.

And per the Mountain and Sea Realm Will and Ancestors' plans, he cannot hide again—must hold off the enemy's Harmonization elites.

"Since this duty falls to me, I'll make it count big!"

No sooner does the thought cross his mind than the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's illusory form reappears at his side.

With one sweep of his hand, three objects glowing in diverse hues float before Ning Qi.

Ning Qi's eyes widen in surprise.

At last, treasures of true substance.

To spur Ning Qi into action like a prized warhorse, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will furnishes exactly what he demanded: Mountain Ancestor strength, Sea Ancestor power, and might eclipsing Realm Power.

"Realm Venerable, what exactly are these? Please clarify—I'd hate to charge in blind. Mishandling them could prove disastrous."