Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 970 - 417: Within the Vast Realm

Vast Realm.

Ning Qi’s clone, astride the black-haired donkey encountered within the Sea of Realms, journeyed onward towards the Vast Immortal Sect.

Abruptly, a violent spatial disturbance was detected from behind, prompting him to swiftly turn his head.

Figures emerged from a spatial rift, descending into the Vast Realm.

Upon witnessing their arrival, Ning Qi swiftly urged the black-haired donkey to retreat in the direction from which he came.

"Who are they?"

"Who are these newcomers?"

The cultivators from the surrounding Spirit Domain ascended into the sky as one, observing the arrivals with wary gazes.

In the subsequent second, the expressions of these cultivators transformed dramatically; flames ignited in their eyes, brimming with rage and animosity.

"They are cultivators from the Mountain and Sea Realm!"

"How could they penetrate our Vast Realm? Could it be that the Saint Ancestor and Realm Venerable have met with failure?"

"What utter nonsense are you spouting?"

The figures on the opposing side convened, some still casting glances towards the rear, seemingly monitoring the situation within the war realm, while others directly faced the Vast Realm cultivators.

These were Zhao Yujun, Sword Ancestor, and their companions, individuals brought forth by the Vast Realm Will and Saint Ancestor to recruit Ning Qi and appease the Sea Ancestor, thereby opening the war realm's passage connected to the Vast Realm.

Zhao Yujun and Sword Ancestor advanced together, poised to offer an explanation to these incensed and resentful individuals.

However, a figure clad in white materialized, emitting a soft cough, and extended a hand to intercept the Vast Realm cultivators.

"Cough, refrain from hasty actions. I have received word from the Realm Venerable and Saint Ancestor; these individuals are guests personally invited by the Saint Ancestor."

Acknowledging the white-clad figure, someone immediately offered a slight bow, stating, "Welcome, Sect Leader Jiang of the Saint Sect!"

Within the Vast Realm, similar to the Mountain and Sea Realm, any sect boasting cultivators in the Unity Realm holds the status of an Immortal Sect.

The Vast Immortal Sect also ranks among these Immortal Sects, yet due to its unique standing and transcendence, it is uniquely referred to as the Saint Sect by other cultivators in the Vast Realm – the sole Saint Sect!

Upon learning of Jiang Yingchu's presence, the other Vast Realm cultivators immediately fell silent, a clear testament to Jiang Yingchu's esteemed position in their minds.

Given the current circumstances of the Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators invading the Vast Realm, a momentous event of this magnitude naturally fell to Jiang Yingchu, the Sect Leader of the Vast Immortal Sect, to manage.

Were he not to intervene, the Vast Realm would likely plunge into immediate disarray, potentially igniting battles between the two factions of cultivators within its borders!

Jiang Yingchu cast his gaze upon Zhao Yujun, then briefly observed Sword Ancestor.

Their prior clashes within the war realm had left a profound impression on Jiang Yingchu.

Nevertheless, Jiang Yingchu immediately discerned that the number of Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators was notably diminished compared to when they had departed.

He paused momentarily before inquiring:

"While I received communication from the Saint Ancestor, I remain unclear regarding the events that transpired within the war realm. Would the two of you be so kind as to elucidate? Furthermore, why do I not see Sect Leader Gong of the Zhou Mountain Immortal Sect amongst you?"

With narrowed eyes, Zhao Yujun responded, "He is deceased."

"What occurred?"

Zhao Yujun proceeded to recount the developments within the war realm subsequent to Jiang Yingchu and the other Vast Realm cultivators' departure.

As her narrative unfolded, the Vast Realm cultivators who had moments prior fixed them with hostile stares now exchanged looks of astonishment.

"The Sea Ancestor and Mountain Ancestor at odds?"

"The Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor allied?"

The trajectory of the conflict had evolved to a point that proved disconcerting for cultivators from both realms.

Those who had been engaged in mortal combat moments ago were now considered "allies," a truly unpredictable turn of events.

However, given that these actions aligned with the will of the Saint Ancestor and Realm Venerable, they found themselves with no grounds for objection.

Having absorbed the entirety of the account, Jiang Yingchu’s refined eyebrows, lending him a scholarly air, drew together in a tight furrow.

"I never conceived that such transformations would arise. Does this signify that we now confront a common adversary?"

Zhao Yujun affirmed with a nod, stating, "That is a fair assessment!"

Jiang Yingchu continued, "What is the current condition of the Saint Ancestor and Realm Venerable?"

Although they had returned to the Vast Realm, he lacked the requisite divine ability to ascertain their status within the war realm.

Consequently, his only recourse was to seek this information from Zhao Yujun.

Zhao Yujun replied, "When we departed, he and the Sea Ancestor were ensnared within the Divine Mountain Illusion constructed by the Mountain Ancestor... as for the rest, I am not privy to the details."

Jiang Yingchu regarded Zhao Yujun intently, perceiving the unspoken implication within her words.

It’s highly probable that even if the Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor combined their strength, they wouldn't be able to defeat the Mountain Ancestor.

But is the Mountain Ancestor truly that formidable?

"What about Ning Qi?" Jiang Yingchu abruptly inquired.

Precisely at this juncture, Ning Qi, accompanied by the black-haired donkey, arrived at this location.

Nevertheless, they maintained their concealed presence; neither Jiang Yingchu nor Zhao Yujun perceived their proximity.

The black-haired donkey quaked with apprehension.

Oh deities, so many cultivators below! It felt imperiled.

It had once presumed itself to be a formidable beast, harmonized within the Sea of Realms, a commanding entity in the Gray Mist Area. However, it now acknowledged its inherent ordinariness.

Down below, an abundance of Human Race cultivators were in the process of harmonization.

"Ning Qi?"

Jiang Yingchu's utterance of Ning Qi's name naturally drew the attention of everyone present.

The black-haired donkey cast a sideways glance at Ning Qi, who was mounted upon its back.

Earlier, upon their initial entry into the Vast Realm, it had overheard discussions about a cultivator named Ning Qi within that very realm. Now, these Unity Realm cultivators were mentioning his name once more.

The black-haired donkey's thoughts churned like swarming ants, desperately yearning to ascertain if the Ning Qi they spoke of was indeed the one upon its back, yet it dared not voice the question.

Furthermore, among the assembled cultivators of the Vast Realm, it was evident that they too harbored a keen interest in Ning Qi.

Zhao Yujun stated, "Fellow Daoist Ning chose to remain behind alone, confronting the Mountain Ancestor alongside the Sea Ancestor and the Saint Ancestor."

"..."

A heavy, unsettling silence descended upon the crowd.

Even Jiang Yingchu paused for a beat before slowly articulating, "He is indeed astoundingly potent, far exceeding our own capabilities."