Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 983 - 423: Who Says I’m Alone? (Part 2)

Clang! Clang!

Within the cave, sharp sounds of metal being withdrawn echoed suddenly and intensely.

The Dragon-faced Cultivator diverted his attention to the source of the noise while maintaining his assault on the Yin Yang Energy.

Remarkably, the fundamental will of the Vast Realm and the Saint Ancestor's avatar, which he had previously restrained, were simultaneously set free.

Wooden thorns were removed from their bodies with ease, and the one responsible for their liberation was another manifestation of Yin Yang Energy!

As if by magic, those wooden thorns changed allegiance and integrated into the Yin Yang Energy.

Upon witnessing this, the Dragon-faced Cultivator was consumed by fury.

It transpired that Ning Qi had not only brought forth one stream of Yin Yang Energy but had secretly divided it into two; one stream served to engage the Dragon-faced Cultivator in combat, while the other stealthily rescued the Saint Ancestor's avatar and the Vast Realm's will.

His strenuous efforts to immobilize them, which had led to widespread chaos across the Vast Realm and allowed Buzhou Mountain's phantom to drain its energy, were now undone effortlessly by Ning Qi.

A furious roar erupted from the Dragon-faced Cultivator, causing the very cave to tremble.

"You dare, you brat!"

Outraged, the World-Devouring Roaming Dragon, long merged with the cave's structure, re-emerged with formidable presence.

Terrifying dragon roars reverberated, scales surfaced, and the three who had just escaped found themselves ensnared within the dragon's maw.

A colossal dragon head materialized from a shadowed corner, its gaze fixed on the trapped trio, unleashing a breath of pure annihilation!

Within the dragon's head, a branch emanated a sickly, sallow hue, appearing to turn a dull gray-black instantly as the destructive breath was expelled.

"Kid, focus on defeating him, don't concern yourself with us!"

The Saint Ancestor's avatar and the Vast Realm's will, having just broken free from the Dragon-faced Cultivator's binding spell, were still reeling from the surprise.

Indeed, both had been utterly powerless against the thorny restraints, yet Ning Qi, acting more like a true master than the Dragon-faced Cultivator, had liberated them with astonishing ease, leaving them dumbfounded.

Nonetheless, the Saint Ancestor's avatar comprehended the gravity of their current predicament.

Neither he nor the Vast Realm's will possessed the capability to contend with the Dragon-faced Cultivator; all hope now rested solely on Ning Qi.

Thus, he urgently implored Ning Qi not to worry about their safety.

Ning Qi offered no verbal reply, instead positioning himself protectively before them, directly facing the World-Devouring Roaming Dragon's breath of obliteration.

The annihilating torrent was reflected in his eyes, sparking an involuntary flicker of admiration.

"The Seed of Jianmu draws sustenance from the world, absorbing World Power to augment its strength. I never anticipated that under the Dragon-faced Cultivator's influence, it could unleash such a retaliatory force. Could this be the legacy of Buzhou Mountain?"

Like an unstoppable flood or an all-consuming inferno, the breath of destruction surged towards the trio, distorting and collapsing space in its wake.

Within the oncoming wave, Ning Qi sensed the cessation of all life, the inherent path of decay and death concealed within.

Instead of evading, he transformed into a solitary stream of dark Yin Qi, eschewing the duality of Yin Yang Energy.

Instantly, the devastating breath enveloped the Yin Qi.

Rather than a violent clash, the two began to meld, the Yin Qi completely assimilating the breath.

In the void, a solitary swirl of Yin Qi danced with elation, much like a fish reveling in the boundless expanse!

Behind Ning Qi's transformed state, the Saint Ancestor's avatar and the Vast Realm's will watched in profound astonishment.

From the outset, Ning Qi had deliberately avoided a direct confrontation with the Dragon-faced Cultivator, consistently employing remarkably ingenious methods to neutralize his power.

Although the Saint Ancestor's avatar couldn't fathom why Ning Qi wasn't engaging with the same ferocity as before, he couldn't deny the palpable increase in Ning Qi's strength!

Consider two evenly matched combatants: their exchange of blows and resulting injuries would signify parity in skill.

However, if one combatant possesses the ability to effortlessly dissipate the other's attacks, it reveals a profound truth—the dissipating party has achieved a complete mastery of the opponent's techniques, confidently absorbing them and demonstrating exceptional skill in dissipation.

At their elevated level of existence, beyond the conventional Power of Rules and bodies of rules found in the Unity Realm, they pursued loftier stages on the Immortal Path.

This path transcends the mere application of the Power of Rules; it delves into the very essence of the Dao.

All three had embarked upon their respective Daos, holding the latent potential to shatter the boundaries of the Unity Realm and attain true transcendence.

Yet, the distinct nature of each of their chosen paths was undeniable.

The Sea Ancestor embarked on his Dao through the principles of water and the moon, forging a path characterized by supreme yin and profound softness.

The Mountain Ancestor adopted the mountain itself as his Dao, incorporating the ancient legacy of Buzhou Mountain, thus stepping onto a road defined by ultimate firmness and potent masculinity.

The Saint Ancestor established his Dao through the arts of painting and calligraphy, dedicating himself to the study of Divine Text, thereby creating a singular and unique secret path comprised of Divine Text.

It was impossible for anyone to definitively declare which among these paths reigned supreme in strength.

However, from the ongoing conflict unfolding within the Spirit Realm, it became evident that the Mountain Ancestor wielded the greater power.

This was not due to the Mountain Ancestor’s stern and powerful path being superior, but rather because his legacy was truly astounding.

Furthermore, the Mountain Ancestor possessed an audacious and ruthless temperament, viewing everyone and everything as mere stepping stones for his own achievements, considering all materials for his personal growth.

Yet here, from the Yin Yang Energy displayed by Ning Qi, the Saint Ancestor’s avatar detected a Dao that transcended all of their own paths!

Although this Dao appeared simple on the surface, it was deeply interwoven with personal experiences, cultivation progress, and profound insight.

Ning Qi seemed to be employing Yin Yang Energy, yet in reality, it was already all-encompassing, emanating from him.

Other cultivators could indeed wield Yin Yang Energy, much like Qin Minghao who had once followed Ning Qi’s lead.

However, Qin Minghao utilized the Power of Rules, deriving Yin Yang Power from the world’s established rules, instead of personally understanding and comprehending a Dao.

Much like the Saint Ancestor, the Mountain Ancestor, and the Sea Ancestor, all three commanded immense reverence, with countless disciples who inherited their unique methodologies.