Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 956 - 410: Ultimate Yin and Yang (Part 2)

His feet touched the ground, yet the sensation was akin to stepping on soft, unsupportive air.

From an external perspective, this core territory appeared as mere flat land. However, upon truly stepping inside, Ning Qi found himself in a realm that mirrored the vastness of the cosmic starry sky.

At the very center, a miniature tree was visible, seeming to both sink and float.

The side facing Ning Qi radiated a verdant light, brimming with potent life force.

Contrasting this, the opposite side was shrouded in a darkness resembling the void of the universe, exuding an aura of profound silence and death.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Suddenly, several roots erupted from beneath Ning Qi’s feet, surging towards him.

Though they appeared ordinary, their speed was astonishing, lashing out like lightning whips poised to ensnare Ning Qi.

Ning Qi formed his fingers into a blade and declared, "One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques!"

He swiftly ascended into the air, evading the grasping roots.

This small tree held the power to stabilize the formidable will of the Mountain and Sea Realm. He dared not engage it without full comprehension, fearing a repeat of the past, where the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was sealed.

Several bursts of Sword Qi precisely met the emergent roots. However, the Sword Qi, which had proven invincible before, only managed to etch faint marks onto the roots before shattering into nothingness.

With even greater velocity, the roots then whipped towards Ning Qi!

Ning Qi’s form flickered, leaving behind multiple afterimages in the air.

These fleeting illusions had barely materialized before they were swiftly rent apart by the relentless roots.

The roots continued their assault on the evading Ning Qi, while simultaneously, multiple root-like shadows materialized in the void, expanding to encompass and trap him.

Adding to the terrifying spectacle, the small tree at the center began to tremble.

From both its withered and vibrant sides, leaves detached, transforming into fearsome divine techniques that rained down upon Ning Qi.

Some of these resembled Ning Qi’s own Sword Qi techniques, others mirrored Sea Ancestor’s 'Moon Rising from the Sea Bottom,' and yet others echoed Mountain Ancestor’s 'Thousands of Mountains and Ten Thousand Cliffs' technique, and so on.

Each falling leaf showcased the distinct divine techniques attributed to the two great ancestors.

The reason for its possession of the Mountain and Sea Ancestors’ powers remained a mystery.

Ning Qi’s brow furrowed slightly.

Could it be that the two ancestors had also exerted their influence upon this tree?

Ning Qi descended onto a patch of this miniature world where light and darkness converged.

A barrage of attacks relentlessly assaulted him from all directions, filling the entire space and seemingly leaving him with no escape.

Far above, the primary will of the Mountain and Sea Realm writhed like clouds. At this moment, apparently due to Ning Qi's presence, the tree's seal upon it had slightly weakened.

Shoo, shoo, shoo!

Swish, swish, swish!

Every divine technique, every root, relentlessly struck Ning Qi.

The Mountain and Sea Realm’s will felt its heart leap into its throat, fearing that Ning Qi would also be instantly vanquished, trapped here just as it was.

However, where those assaults landed, vibrant colors of Yin and Yang suddenly began to flow.

Dense Yin and Yang energy emanated from Ning Qi, coalescing into two Yin Yang fish that circled protectively around him.

"That is..."

The Mountain and Sea Realm’s will cried out in astonishment.

Ning Qi remained suspended, a Tai Chi Diagram automatically unfurling around him, continuously expanding.

The Yin and Yang colors swirled, with Ning Qi at their center, appearing like a divine being.

The incessantly spinning Yin Yang fish seemed imbued with an unfathomable power, or perhaps they encapsulated the ultimate truths of existence, effectively repelling all the small tree’s onslaughts!

The Yin and Yang energy expanded outward relentlessly. At this juncture, Ning Qi seemed to have seized the central stage within this core territory, eclipsing the small tree and the captive will of the Mountain and Sea Realm above.

Even Ning Qi found his current state bewildering.

He hadn’t intentionally activated the Supreme Lunar Solar Divine Art he had conceived; rather, it had spontaneously mobilized the latent power within him.

Unexpectedly, the Yin Yang Diagram manifested of its own accord.

The rotating Yin Yang Diagram appeared more vivid than ever, operating in a ceaseless cycle.

It was as though the environment here was exceptionally conducive to its Tao Principles, prompting its automatic activation.

The dark segment symbolized profound darkness, embodying ultimate Yin and yielding softness, while the bright portion represented radiant light, signifying supreme Yang and unyielding hardness.

Rustle!

Following the emergence of Ning Qi’s Yin Yang Diagram, the energy pervading the entire space began to synchronize with the Yin and Yang energy enveloping Ning Qi.

The attacks previously unleashed by the small tree impacted Ning Qi’s Yin Yang Diagram, dissipating without a trace.

Though undeniably substantial, these attacks, upon contact with the Yin Yang Diagram, transformed into the dual states of Yin and Yang, seamlessly integrating within.

At its core, the small tree trembled with increased intensity.

It appeared utterly incredulous that its power was being absorbed by Ning Qi!

It was clear that the small tree had sensed the World Will's power emanating from Ning Qi, which naturally suppressed it. However, the tables had turned, and it was now Ning Qi who was restraining the tree.

Suddenly, a multitude of thorns erupted from the small tree.

These thorns shimmered with an eerie, spectral light. They continuously extended from the tree's bark, growing longer, sharper, and more piercing by the moment.

The dominant will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, situated above the dome and its external manifestation, trembled violently.

It was precisely these wooden thorns that impaled its primary will.

Clang!

The cluster of thorns launched outwards, their release accompanied by a sound akin to a dragon's roar. Their flight path resembled a swarm of angry bees, relentlessly targeting Ning Qi.

They flickered in and out of existence mid-flight, appearing both tangible and illusory. Each thorn seemed to contain the might of myriad laws, moving with extreme swiftness and effortlessly traversing space.

Nevertheless, at this critical juncture, Ning Qi achieved a profound realization.

Within his mind, visions flashed of overcoming numerous celestial tribulations, of forging diverse paths under duress, of cultivating various divine techniques. Recollections of the Saint and Sea Ancestors' legacies and afterimages of the three ancestors' epic battles and their formidable divine techniques flooded his consciousness.

The Divine Text Eye, a gift bestowed by the Saint Ancestor, superimposed itself over Ning Qi's Golden Pupil of Illusion-breaking.

Yet, at this moment, the distinct powers within his eyes began to dissolve, merging seamlessly into Ning Qi's pupils.

Ning Qi's eyes became incomprehensibly clear, their appearance transitioning to a stark contrast of black and white.

From his newfound perspective, the world stripped away the illusions of the small tree and the constricting rules of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will. All that remained was the Great Dao...

Yin and Yang, hardness and softness, water and fire, decay and flourishing, light and darkness, life and death...

A cascade of profound epiphanies filled his heart with delight as Ning Qi blinked his eyes open and closed repeatedly.

In an instant, his physical form seemed to dematerialize, leaving only the Yin Yang Diagram in its place.

The Yin Yang energies began to rotate, driving the fundamental operations of the Great Dao within this core world.

The once clearly delineated dark and bright spaces, and the small tree exhibiting both vibrant green and withered yellow halves, were all enveloped by the Yin Yang energies. More accurately, they became integral components of the Yin Yang Diagram.

Witnessing this transformation, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm appeared utterly dumbfounded.

The entire realm seemed to have morphed into a constantly revolving Tai Chi.

At the absolute center, the small tree was undergoing a truly astonishing metamorphosis.

Previously divided into new growth and decay, the green and yellow halves now began to alternate, with new green transforming into withered yellow and the withered yellow regenerating into vibrant green.

Ning Qi's physical presence had long since vanished.

This cycle of transformation on the small tree repeated thrice, culminating in the eruption of an overwhelming force.

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was suddenly seized by an irresistible, fear-inducing urge to prostrate itself.

"Oww!"

A pained cry escaped the Mountain and Sea Realm's will as its form above the dome abruptly shrank by more than half.

It transpired that the small tree had manifested an intensified suction force, instantly siphoning over half of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will's power.

The Mountain and Sea Realm's will felt on the verge of utter collapse; how could such a turn of events transpire?

It had clearly observed Ning Qi seemingly gaining the upper hand, yet why had the small tree suddenly absorbed more than half of its essence?

"Ning..." it wailed, "Rather than face complete annihilation by this divine tree, I would sooner yield my power to you!"

Finally, Ning Qi reappeared.

His form materialized beside the small tree.

He possessed a profound sense of oneness with the entirety of heaven and earth, a feeling even more comforting than his prior integration with the True Martial Realm.

Indeed, he had just merged with the small tree itself, synchronizing its withered and thriving states.

However, Ning Qi also perceived the will residing within the tree and what lay dormant within it.

Contained within was the Primordial Spirit Power of the Mountain Ancestor!

It was precisely the disturbance of this remnant Primordial Spirit Power that had caused the small tree to surge forth and seize the majority of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will's power.

Ning Qi looked upwards.

He observed the Mountain and Sea Realm's will being drawn down from the dome, relentlessly consumed by the small tree.

With a pointed finger, Ning Qi directed his attention towards the small tree.

From his fingertip, Yin and Yang energies, infused with the Power of Life and Death, emanated forth, astonishingly arresting the small tree's absorption of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will.