Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 947 - 406: Spirit Realm Cataclysm

Within the vast expanse of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Spiritual Qi ran rampant, and the cosmic Rules were in utter disarray.

The entire continent was now a desolate landscape, marred by scars and scorched earth that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Ning Qi raised his gaze, observing the occasional surviving Cultivator in the sky, desperately fleeing into the distance.

Yet, in the void above, celestial fires blazed, engulfing the heavens. Flames of every hue flowed like vibrant clouds, searing and consuming any living being that dared to ascend.

Fierce storms joined the inferno, exacerbating the chaos, much like adding fuel to an already raging bonfire.

Higher still, bolts of lightning struck downwards repeatedly; heavenly punishments descended, obliterating powerful beings one after another.

The very land fractured and split, revealing bottomless ravines that swallowed countless lives, their fates unknown.

Throughout the mortal world, tragic screams echoed without distinction of gender, age, or status!

Only yesterday, they had revered the Mountain Ancestor as a deity, the supreme hero of the Mountain and Sea Realm, believing his protection would grant them a tranquil existence.

Their devotion was such that they fashioned statues, offering prayers and worship day and night.

But now, the Mountain Ancestor remained indifferent to their plight, seemingly unconcerned whether they lived or perished. Or rather, from the very beginning, he had viewed their lives merely as stepping stones for his own ascent to the pinnacle.

To achieve ultimate strength, what did the sacrifice of more lives below truly matter?

Even the boundless Endless Sea, governed by the Sea Ancestor, was not spared from countless calamities.

The waters of the Endless Sea surged, as Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning—the Four Symbols—converged. Colossal waves, like relentless hands, toppled and submerged the islands of the sea one by one.

Under the Sea Ancestor's dominion lay over a hundred Spirit Domains; by Ning Qi's rough estimation, half of them had already been reduced to ruin.

Fortunately, the Profound Truth Realm had been commandeered by the Sea Ancestor and positioned within a manageable proximity to the Moon Sea Immortal Sect, thus ensuring its safety for the present moment.

However, had Ning Qi not made it back in the nick of time, it too would have faced utter annihilation.

Upon the Profound Truth Realm, the numerous Cultivators left behind to defend it witnessed Ning Qi's arrival.

Prior to this, they had congregated at the headquarters of the Profound Truth Alliance, the very heart of the Profound Truth Realm. There, they had activated the formidable Array Ning Qi had previously established, in a desperate attempt to withstand the impending decline and ultimate collapse of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Despite their activation of Ning Qi's Array, as they observed the distant Spirit Domains continuously succumbing to the abyss and the colossal waves steadily advancing towards their sanctuary, a profound sense of panic and dread permeated each of their hearts.

Before the conflict of the Spirit Realm commenced, their Profound Truth Realm was merely a humble Spirit Domain, lacking even a single Immortal Sect. The Array left by Domain Master Ning Qi at that time was sufficient only to repel the assaults of Immortal Sects; how could it possibly contend with a cataclysm engulfing the entire Mountain and Sea Realm?

Their thoughts were in disarray, until they perceived a sudden opening of a spatial passage high in the sky, from which a familiar figure clad in white descended.

"Sect Leader?"

"Domain Master?"

Incredulous, everyone rubbed their eyes, half-convinced they were caught in a dream.

"Remain calm and do not succumb to panic."

Only upon hearing Ning Qi's composed voice and witnessing him extend a hand in acknowledgment did their terrified hearts finally find a semblance of peace.

The Domain Master has returned; surely, we are safe now?

No one dared to even blink, all tilting their heads back, their gazes intently fixed upon Ning Qi.

Following Ning Qi's emergence, a luminous aura emanated from his person.

The Realm Power surging within him radiated outwards; instantaneously, those who had just felt the Profound Truth Realm trembling perceived it transforming into an unshakeable divine anchor amidst a tempestuous sea—regardless of the ferocity of the Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning, it remained steadfast.

Furthermore, the radiant light emanating from Ning Qi's form continued its outward expansion.

Wherever its luminescence touched, the Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning ceased their fury, yielding to an atmosphere of profound calm and tranquility, creating a scene of absolute peace.

Their hearts swelled with exhilaration; they yearned to erupt in cheers, yet feared disturbing the Domain Master's intricate spellcasting.

They could only offer silent veneration to Ning Qi through their eyes, each gaze alight with fervent awe and disbelief.

They had never anticipated Ning Qi's return at such a critical juncture, and even less did they foresee the astonishing, heaven-shaking transformation his strength had undergone.

"Tell me, what cultivation realm do you believe the Domain Master has reached? If I recall correctly, he was merely in the Integration Realm when he departed, was he not?"

A voice transmission was sent, inquiring of a friend nearby.

With Ning Qi's return and his solitary assumption of the crisis that had weighed heavily on everyone's minds, they found themselves with the inclination to gossip, subtly initiating a voice-transmission group chat.

The friend responded, "How would I possibly know? However, I suspect the Domain Master may have already achieved the Unity Realm!"

"Are you jesting? We've observed Unity Realm Cultivators from a distance since our arrival here. They are indeed formidable, but they do not possess this caliber of Divine Techniques and power."

The man who spoke paused, then, upon further reflection, conceded that it held a ring of truth.

"In my estimation," another person stated with conviction, "the Domain Master's might is likely approaching that of the Sea Ancestor who relocated our Profound Truth Realm to this place!"

"Truly?"

"I cannot assert this with absolute certainty, but a mere Unity Realm cultivator would undeniably be incapable of quelling such a terrifying heavenly disaster..."

"Hiss, the way you phrase it sends shivers down my spine; I dare not even contemplate it!"

"Indeed, I acknowledge the Domain Master's astonishing Cultivation speed, but your assertion borders on the excessively alarming."

"Then enlighten us, just how profound must one's Cultivation be to pacify the Spirit Realm's heavenly disaster?"

A silence descended upon the group.

"Do not forget, this Spirit Realm calamity has persisted for an extended duration, and not a single soul has returned from the conflict in the battle Realms—even the Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor remain absent—yet the Domain Master returned alone!"

Upon hearing this, their hearts trembled anew.

Verily, the catastrophe befalling the Mountain and Sea Realm had escalated to a point threatening utter annihilation; why was it that only their Domain Master had made it back?

While the Domain Master undoubtedly prioritized their safety, this fact alone underscored the terrifying magnitude his current strength had achieved.

Abruptly, another voice chimed in hesitantly, "Why do I sense that the Domain Master's aura before us now differs from before? There's an indescribable quality to it."

The others twirled their eyes at him, though a portion of them privately shared the sentiment.

It was difficult to articulate—previously, the Domain Master had exuded a more approachable demeanor; now, he radiated an awe-inspiring might, and merely gazing upon him for an extended moment made them feel as though they were offending him.

Nevertheless, none possessed the emotional bandwidth to linger on the changes in Ning Qi; the sheer fact that the Domain Master had considered their safety amidst a crisis and hastened his return to the Mountain and Sea Realm was sufficient to fill them with immeasurable gratitude.