Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Ning Qi successfully relocated the remaining Spirit Domains under the Sea Ancestor and the inhabitants of the ravaged continent into the True Martial Realm. He then prepared to use the Seed of Jianmu to confront the Mountain Ancestor.
The Seed of Jianmu vibrated within Ning Qi’s grasp, its emerald hue radiating boundless vitality, a stark contrast to its former half-withered state. Having been subdued by Ning Qi, it now followed his commands like a devoted companion. Initially, when Ning Qi first discovered it, the Seed was just over half a meter tall. However, after Ning Qi mastered the Path of Yin and Yang, generated Immortal Dao Qi, and subsequently nurtured the Seed of Jianmu, it experienced a growth spurt of an additional ten centimeters. It is noteworthy that to achieve its initial half-meter stature, this seed had absorbed the power of the Mountain and Sea Realm for hundreds of thousands of years. More precisely, this absorption encompassed not only the Mountain and Sea Realm but also the myriad smaller worlds connected to it. The True Martial Realm, in its past, was one such subordinate world to the Mountain and Sea Realm. Without a prodigy like Ning Qi to alter its destiny, it would have inevitably faced assimilation. Ning Qi had previously assumed that these lesser realms were consumed by the Mountain and Sea Realm, only to later discover that it was, in fact, the Seed of Jianmu in his possession that was responsible for the devouring. The Seed of Jianmu, a legendary tree associated with Buzhou Mountain, was reputed to serve as a passage to the Celestial Realm. Following Buzhou Mountain's collapse, Jianmu also perished, surprisingly leaving behind this singular seed. Through the Mountain Ancestor's acquisition of Buzhou Mountain's legacy, Jianmu was eventually resurrected. Nevertheless, it remained under the Mountain Ancestor's control, utilized to contain the essence of the Mountain and Sea Realm and to empower the Mountain Ancestor. It seemed as though every action was preordained. Ultimately, this Seed of Jianmu possessed an extraordinary origin and remarkable capabilities. It sustained itself by drawing upon the Spirit Realm, growing by consuming World Power. Beside Ning Qi, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will gazed dumbfoundedly at the spectral tree form held in Ning Qi's hand, its core feeling utterly numb. It still could not fathom why, as a World Will itself, this accursed tree had sealed it rather than Ning Qi. Instead, Ning Qi had managed to subdue Jianmu. The Mountain and Sea Realm Will could no longer restrain its curiosity and inquired, "How exactly did you subdue it?" Ning Qi, taken aback, turned to the Mountain and Sea Realm Will. "You truly do not know?" "If you don't tell me, how could I possibly know?" Ning Qi let out a soft chuckle and replied, "First, I will utilize its power to stabilize the energy flowing from the Mountain and Sea Realm towards Buzhou Mountain, and then I will explain." The Mountain and Sea Realm Will's curiosity intensified. Ning Qi's words gave it a fleeting sense that the answer might not be as complex as it imagined, yet it remained bewildered and had no recourse but to wait. Ning Qi then exhaled gently. The Seed of Jianmu remained quiescent in his palm, but it projected a colossal tree shadow into the space before them. This arboreal shadow continued to expand, escalating into a towering pillar that effectively bridged the rupture in the Mountain and Sea Realm's Boundary Wall. Beneath the spectral tree, countless roots stirred, instantly anchoring themselves into the fractured sections of the Boundary Wall below. Above, the foliage rustled as root-like tendrils emerged, stretching upwards to embrace the shattered Boundary Wall, intertwining with it instantaneously. The tree shadow extended its reach both upwards and downwards, acting as the world's most skilled artisan, seamlessly mending and sealing the fractured Boundary Wall of the Mountain and Sea Realm. In that moment, the outgoing flow of energy from the Mountain and Sea Realm towards the shadow of Buzhou Mountain noticeably abated. The ongoing crisis within the entirety of the Mountain and Sea Realm abruptly ceased. The Mountain and Sea Realm Will was once again rendered speechless with astonishment. The entire Mountain and Sea Realm, which constituted his very being, experienced a profound sense of tranquility, a feeling of immense comfort. However, his focus remained fixed not on his own realm's newfound peace, but on the spectral tree. He had never envisioned that the enigmatic young tree, born from the consumption of his own power, could actually provide aid. "What species of tree is this?" the Mountain and Sea Realm Will inquired. To this day, its name remained unknown. Witnessing Ning Qi seemingly exploring further into its capabilities, the Will could not resist asking. Ning Qi responded, "It is called Jianmu, which signifies construction or building, and it possesses such abilities." "Oh?" Upon hearing the name, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's expression soured, and it sighed with resignation: "This tree, named Jianmu, nearly brought about my demise." The spectral form of Jianmu had temporarily repaired the breach in the Mountain and Sea Realm, and Ning Qi distinctly sensed a formidable spiritual power scrutinizing them. This spiritual power was imbued with an Immortal Dao Aura, exuding an aura of unyielding strength and masculinity, concurrently radiating an air of unwavering confidence and resolve!
It appeared that the Mountain Ancestor, from within Buzhou Mountain's shadow, had detected the disturbance occurring on this side.
Inside the War Domain.
Buzhou Mountain's shadow had fully enveloped the War Domain's Boundary Wall, consuming it with the speed of a silkworm munching leaves.
The War Domain had ceased to exist; one could say Buzhou Mountain's shadow now lingered between the Mountain and Sea Realm and the Vast Realm, bridging the two.
Upon completely devouring the War Domain's Boundary Wall, it would spontaneously connect with the Boundary Walls of both realms, initiating their genuine consumption.
The Mountain and Sea Realm was already under assault, so in essence, once the two realms were truly linked, Buzhou Mountain would commence its devouring of the Vast Realm!
Currently, the commotion emanating from the Mountain and Sea Realm had paused Buzhou Mountain's shadow from continuing its consumption of the Mountain and Sea Realm, immediately drawing the attention of the three Ancestors within.
Down below, the Saint Ancestor was drenched in sweat, his scholarly air long gone.
Golden steam billowed from his form, warding off the spectral apparitions assailing him from all directions.
These phantoms were the shadows of worship once seen on Buzhou Mountain, some echoes from the past, others recent specters of cultivators sacrificed under the Mountain Ancestor, now participating in the onslaught against the Saint and Sea Ancestors.
What rendered the Saint and Sea Ancestors helpless was that these phantoms lacked inherent vitality, yet their power surged as Buzhou Mountain's shadow expanded.
Even more horrifying was their immortality; if the two attempted to obliterate them with Great Magical Power, they would inevitably reform on Buzhou Mountain.
