Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 945 - 405: Studying Techniques Before Battle

After Ning Qi saw off Sword Ancestor Zhao Yujun and the others, just four individuals remained within the entire war realm.

Mountain Ancestor, Sea Ancestor, Saint Ancestor, and himself.

Ning Qi’s Golden Pupil of Illusion-breaking fixed its gaze upon the base of the Divine Mountain illusion.

He observed that the Vast Realm Will had materialized there, lending its aid to Saint Ancestor and helping him withstand the suppression emanating from Mountain Ancestor.

Ning Qi’s Spiritual Sense pulsed, transmitting a message toward that location.

Regrettably, his Spiritual Sense seemed to vanish without a trace, like a mud cow entering the sea, upon nearing the Divine Mountain illusion.

This was distinctly different from before.

When Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor were first enveloped by the Divine Mountain illusion, Saint Ancestor had managed to communicate with Ning Qi.

Saint Ancestor declared, "Kid, if you wish to survive, it would be best to follow my instructions precisely."

"And what if I refuse?"

"Then we perish together!"

Ning Qi’s temper flared immediately.

He responded with a sigh of resignation, "Tell me what you require, and how do you envision I can assist in confronting Mountain Ancestor?"

Ning Qi was genuinely perplexed; even with Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor combining their might, they were being overcome by the formidable Mountain Ancestor.

Yet, Saint Ancestor was engaging in negotiations with him from within the Divine Mountain, placing immense hope in him.

Saint Ancestor proclaimed, "Even I did not anticipate the situation unfolding this way, but I still place my faith in my prior prophecy – the crucial turning point of this war rests upon you!"

"You certainly hold me in high regard."

"I have no time for trivial conversation. Soon, I shall have Zhili create an opening to the Vast Realm, which can escort those individuals behind you away. However, you must remain here and join our confrontation. Do you accept this arrangement?"

Ning Qi remained silent for a moment, as the gravity of the current circumstances profoundly impacted him.

Should Mountain Ancestor succeed in defeating Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor, he would undoubtedly achieve immortality by breaking through.

That was a development Ning Qi absolutely wished to avert, lacking any confidence in his ability to contend with an immortal Mountain Ancestor.

Ning Qi understood that he had no choice but to join the fray; he had merely been awaiting an opportune moment.

Thus, Ning Qi gave his assent, stating, "I agree to your terms."

Upon hearing this, Saint Ancestor's words took an unexpected turn:

"However, with my current capabilities, I am insufficient to meaningfully impact your ongoing battle. Do you, or perhaps Sea Ancestor, possess any ultimate skills you could impart to me? Perhaps I could rapidly acquire some essential knowledge."

Saint Ancestor was on the verge of cursing.

Even at this critical juncture, Ning Qi was still attempting to extort their ultimate skills.

Nevertheless, Saint Ancestor acknowledged Ning Qi’s exceptional talent, which far surpassed their own.

From their initial encounter to this present meeting, Ning Qi’s strength had escalated exponentially, nearly increasing by several folds.

Saint Ancestor was absolutely convinced that achieving such growth at Ning Qi’s age was impossible for him.

After careful consideration, Saint Ancestor inexplicably agreed to Ning Qi’s audacious request.

"Very well, provided we can prevent this individual from annihilating the two Spirit Realms and sacrificing the lives within both, I shall impart everything I have learned throughout my existence."

He finished speaking and seemed to exchange a few words with Sea Ancestor.

Subsequently, Vast Realm Will manifested beside Ning Qi, signifying the completion of their agreement.

Vast Realm Will then facilitated the departure of the other cultivators into the Vast Realm, leaving Ning Qi alone.

He had already acquired two invaluable treasures from Vast Realm Will.

The first was the Sacred Map of the Ancient Road, previously revealed by Saint Ancestor, and the second was an aquamarine Jade Scroll bearing Sea Ancestor’s distinct aura.

It was evident that Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor had reached a consensus: they were determined to halt Mountain Ancestor at all costs.

And Ning Qi was designated as their external strategy.

Whether Ning Qi could truly tip the scales of this conflict remained uncertain for the two.

Even if Ning Qi failed, they held no regrets. After all, if they could not impede Mountain Ancestor, their own demise was inevitable, making a gamble their only viable option.

Typically, relinquishing their ultimate skills was unthinkable for them; even the esteemed Sect Leaders Jiang Yingchu of the Vast Immortal Sect and Zhao Yujun of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect, who had served the two Ancestors for eons, had not received their complete legacies.

Now, facing a dire threat, they had come to this realization.

Ning Qi retracted his Spiritual Sense, pondering whether he should express gratitude to his greatest adversary, Mountain Ancestor. Were it not for the intense pressure exerted by Mountain Ancestor upon Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor, Ning Qi would not have reaped such significant rewards.

His Spiritual Sense could no longer establish contact with the two Ancestors within the Divine Mountain illusion; it was clear that Mountain Ancestor had employed formidable magical power to completely sever communication and seal all access.

Mountain Ancestor, meanwhile, observed the situation unfolding on Ning Qi’s end.

Despite this lack of concern, his primary focus remained on Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor.

In his perception, Ning Qi and the cultivators who had been transported from the Mountain and Sea Realm would inevitably be consumed as the Divine Mountain grew, requiring no direct intervention from him.

Observing Mountain Ancestor’s demeanor, Ning Qi experienced a subtle sense of ease.

After a moment’s reflection, he produced the Mountain and Sea Mark, a gift bestowed by the Will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

While Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor had united to confront Mountain Ancestor, and the Vast Realm Will had manifested to aid Saint Ancestor, the Will of the Mountain and Sea Realm had yet to make an appearance.

Upon infusing the mark with Mountain and Sea Realm Power, an apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will materialized beside him instantly.

However, at this juncture, its condition was visibly deteriorating. Its visage was pallid, and it panted heavily, appearing gravely afflicted.

"Realm Venerable?"

The specter of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will regarded Ning Qi, its gaze evidently softening.

It implored, "Speak swiftly, for this Venerable can endure but a short while longer."

Ning Qi’s brow furrowed upon witnessing its state.

From their initial encounter, Ning Qi had held a favorable impression of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will, having been the recipient of numerous bounties and precious artifacts.

Yet, its current appearance caused him a measure of disquiet.