Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 921 - 393: Passage Between Two Worlds (Part 2)

Thankfully, Ning Qi rapidly adjusted and regained his composure, his legs firmly anchoring him to the donkey's back, the throbbing headache subdued by his sheer force of will.

The murky black water and pervasive gray mist had undergone a distinct transformation in quality, signaling their entry into the Black Water Area.

The further they journeyed, the more intense the environment became!

Ning Qi cast a glance at the ebony-maned donkey beneath him.

The initial surprise etched on the black-haired donkey's countenance visibly morphed into a different shade of astonishment.

Witnessing Ning Qi's swift return to normalcy, the donkey couldn't help but harbor a deep sense of awe.

Entering the Black Water Area for the very first time, here was an individual capable of recovering in mere seconds—its mother had often remarked that if such a prodigy hailed from another world, even within the vast Sea of Realms, they would undoubtedly be hailed as a genius!

Unaware of the donkey's musings, Ning Qi, conversely, was meticulously observing the changes within his steed.

He perceived that ever since crossing into the Black Water Area, the black-haired donkey's gait had noticeably lost its previous vigor compared to its pace within the Gray Mist Area.

Furthermore, as their progress took them deeper, the creature would periodically scan its surroundings, seemingly on high alert for any formidable threats that might materialize.

Ning Qi then systematically began to cycle through the different powers coursing within him.

He transitioned from the strength of the True Martial Realm to the power of the Mountain and Sea Realm, then to the might of the Vast Realm, culminating in the combined force of the Three Realms, finally isolating the singular power of the Sea of Realms.

What truly surprised Ning Qi was the realization that his True Martial Realm Power had now surpassed both the Mountain and Sea Realm Power and the Vast Realm Power. When wielded independently, it could now clearly counteract the disorienting effects induced by the black water with significantly greater ease.

Ning Qi didn't find this development particularly strange, attributing it to the fact that his current True Martial Realm Power was fundamentally different from its prior state.

He had diligently studied and analyzed the distinct characteristics of the powers from the two major Spirit Realms, Mountain and Sea, subsequently integrating various beneficial aspects of their abilities into his own True Martial Realm Power.

Naturally, the current iteration of the True Martial Realm still lagged behind the two dominant Spirit Realms, but its future potential appeared exceedingly bright!

As for the Power of Three Realms, its potency was undeniably greater, yet the ultimate pinnacle of strength resided in the power of the Sea of Realms.

Once Ning Qi concluded his internal assessments, having no pressing matters, he inquired of the black-haired donkey regarding the conditions prevalent within the Sea of Realms.

The black-haired donkey, without hesitation, furnished him with comprehensive answers.

It explained that the Sea of Realms was demarcated into three primary regions, and articulated that threats capable of endangering it typically resided within the Chaotic Flow Area. However, it also noted that, on occasion, malevolent entities and specters from the Chaotic Flow Area would encroach upon the Black Water Area.

Such incursions, it stated, constituted a catastrophic calamity for the fierce beasts inhabiting both the Black Water Area and the Gray Mist Area.

Upon absorbing this information, Ning Qi displayed minimal concern.

He had personally witnessed hundreds of twisted abominations summoned by the Saint Ancestor; what reason was there for apprehension?

At the very least, based on the intelligence gathered from the Bee Demon Queen, those grotesque monstrosities were believed to reside within the very Chaotic Flow Area the black-haired donkey had described.

Ning Qi, astride the black-haired donkey, pressed onward, continuing their traversal of the Black Water Area.

At one juncture, they drew perilously close to the Chaotic Flow Area, a mere hundred meters separating them.

The black-haired donkey nearly found itself in dire straits once more, adamantly refusing any proximity to the Chaotic Flow Area, regardless of the circumstances.

Ning Qi harbored a flicker of curiosity, a momentary inclination to test the boundaries, but upon careful consideration, he ultimately decided against it.

After all, his paramount objective at present was to forge the crucial connection between the True Martial Realm and the Vast Realm.

As for venturing deeper into the Sea of Realms, such explorations would have to be deferred until the conclusion of the ongoing Spirit Realm conflict.

Perceiving Ning Qi's lack of intent to compel it further into the perilous Chaotic Flow Area, the black-haired donkey exhaled a palpable sigh of relief.

Man and beast traversed the Black Water Area, time seemingly melting away, until they finally emerged back into the familiar Gray Mist Area.

Before them unfolded a world that dwarfed their current True Martial Realm by a factor of more than ten.

The black-haired donkey gazed upon the colossal world before them and posed a question: "Hero, the world from which you originated could not possibly have been a Spirit Realm; therefore, how can you possess the clarity to perceive the location of such a boundless Spirit Realm?"

It was genuinely perplexed, finding Ning Qi's capabilities utterly unfathomable.

Nonetheless, Ning Qi offered no direct response to the black-haired donkey's query, instead dedicating his undivided attention to observing the Vast Realm that lay before him.

This moment marked Ning Qi's inaugural encounter with the tangible presence of the Vast Realm.

The entirety of the Vast Realm emanated a subtle, golden luminescence within the expanse of the Sea of Realms.

Even the surrounding Gray Mist Area of the Sea of Realms appeared demonstrably more ample in scope when contrasted with the Gray Mist Areas of the True Martial and Mountain and Sea Realms!

"Is this radiance the manifestation of the Saint Ancestor's power, or is it inherent to the Vast Realm itself?"

Ning Qi contemplated within himself.

Upon his initial perception of the Vast Realm, Ning Qi recognized its superior strength in repelling the Sea of Realms when juxtaposed with both the Mountain and Sea and True Martial Realms.

"A truly Vast Realm, aptly named indeed."

Ning Qi once again maneuvered the donkey, and the black-haired beast, sensing his intent, bore him forward towards the boundary of the Vast Realm.

Ning Qi extended his hand, applying pressure to the boundary wall of the Vast Realm.

As the embodiment of the True Martial Realm's will, and indeed the realm itself, Ning Qi understood that worlds, much like cultivators, possessed a form of life.

The True Martial Realm should have met its demise at the hands of the cultivators descending from the Mountain and Sea Realm. However, with Ning Qi's intervention, it was preserved, its vitality growing stronger.

Conversely, the Mountain and Sea Realm appeared to primarily function by plundering adjacent lesser worlds, bolstering its own power and life force through assimilation.

Yet, the Vast Realm before him displayed a different dynamic. Ning Qi observed other lesser worlds subtly manifesting around it; at a glance, at least ten such worlds were visible in the vicinity.

These lesser worlds orbited the main body of the Vast Realm like celestial satellites, each bathed in a faint golden hue from the realm's luminescence.

This indicated that the Vast Realm did not consume these smaller worlds but rather nurtured them with its own essence.

Witnessing this, Ning Qi found himself speechless.

The lesser worlds under the aegis of the Vast Realm seemed to fare considerably better than those subjugated by the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Had the True Martial Realm not yet been discovered by the Mountain and Sea Realm, it likely would not have escaped the fate of being devoured.

Disregarding the surrounding lesser worlds, Ning Qi closed his eyes, focusing entirely on sensing the essence of the Vast Realm.

With his current perspective, trivial matters held no sway over his ambition; his sights were set on a grander prize.

While the annexation of those lesser worlds would undoubtedly bolster the True Martial Realm's strength, Ning Qi was averse to actions that would draw undue attention.

"The boundary wall of the Vast Realm possesses a greater resilience than that of the Mountain and Sea Realm!"

Ning Qi's eyes fluttered open.

Abruptly, he retrieved an item from his Storage Space, allowing it to hover above his head.

The black-haired donkey regarded it with curiosity, perceiving only a withered leaf, its veins distinct, unremarkable, and seemingly devoid of any special properties.

Ning Qi offered no explanation to the beast.

With his preparations now complete, the withered leaf, a gift from the Mountain and Sea Realm's Will, would serve to obscure his presence from the Spirit Realm's Will, allowing him to proceed unhindered.

Ning Qi placed both hands upon the boundary wall of the Vast Realm.

Instantly, intricate, mystical array patterns materialized and expanded from beneath his palms.

A soft golden luminescence emanated from the Vast Realm's boundary wall, contrasting with the black hue of the array patterns originating from Ning Qi's hands.

As the patterns grew, their blackness gradually transformed, eventually harmonizing with the color of the Vast Realm's boundary wall.

Just as the black-haired donkey's bewilderment intensified, Ning Qi suddenly widened his grasp.

Ripples of spatial energy cascaded outwards, accompanied by a continuous convergence of spiritual streams.

To its astonishment, the black-haired donkey observed what appeared to be a vine extending from the Vast Realm's boundary wall, retracting towards their point of origin.

*Swish!*

The vine quickly became taut.

Ning Qi gave the vine a gentle tug, causing it to loosen slightly.

A faint smile touched his lips.

"It is complete!"

Though this rudimentary Suddenly, a slender opening, just enough for a man and his donkey, materialized in the great boundary wall of the Vast Realm. Ning Qi, seated upon his ebony-hued donkey, made a swift passage through this aperture and into the Vast Realm.