Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 996 - 429: Ning Qi’s Gains

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Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
As the Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor fought their enemies, Ning Qi reappeared in the Sea of Realms. He witnessed the complete disappearance of the Vast Realm and the merging of Buzhou Mountain into the Sea of Realms. Returning to the True Martial Realm, Ning Qi merged his avatars, becoming one. He then oversaw the seamless fusion of his True Martial Spirit Realm with the Vast and Mountain and Sea Realms, reconfiguring the geography and resources to create a perfect world for cultivation. Cultivators from all three realms expressed overwhelming satisfaction with the new, unified realm.

Under Realm Master Ning Qi's grand design, the True Martial Spirit Realm is being meticulously shaped into an unparalleled sanctuary for cultivation.

The unification of the Three Realms has brought about an unprecedented consolidation of all available resources. This not only enhances the convenience of cultivation for those within the realms but also bestows immense advantages upon Ning Qi himself.

He embodies the world, and the world, in turn, mirrors him.

Ning Qi's unique Realm Master cultivation system is intrinsically tied to the world's growth, creating a mutually advantageous relationship.

As his personal enlightenment and power surge, these advancements are reflected back, uplifting the entirety of the True Martial Spirit Realm.

Conversely, with each elevation of the True Martial Spirit Realm, Ning Qi's own formidable strength expands in tandem.

Within the Inner World.

Though the most formidable cultivators of ancient legends possessed the ability to reshape landscapes, Ning Qi had long surpassed such limitations.

He employed the world as his personal canvas, directly manipulating the very fabric and configuration of the Spirit Realm.

As Ning Qi exerted his Great Magical Power to stabilize the Spirit Domain and its inhabitants from the Three Realms, the Avatar of the Saint Ancestor and the Will of the Mighty Mountain and Sea observed with astonishment as seven-colored light emanated from Ning Qi, his aura ascending without restraint.

They both turned, their faces etched with shock as they fixed their gaze upon Ning Qi.

Returning to full consciousness, Ning Qi looked inward, finally grasping the profound benefits reaped from the merger of the two realms.

The more expansive an individual's world, the greater their inherent capacity and capabilities become.

Just as the mighty realms of Mountain and Sea could birth Near Immortals like the Saint Ancestor, the True Martial Spirit Realm was now equally capable.

With the merging of the Three Realms now complete, Ning Qi's attainment has reached its zenith.

As the radiant seven-colored light enveloped Ning Qi, across the entirety of the True Martial Spirit Realm, a myriad of terrestrial spirit power rules began to interweave and coalesce.

The circulation of the Three Realms' aura permeated the world, rousing all beings deeply engrossed in their cultivation.

Numerous denizens, already accustomed to such celestial events, exhibited a spectrum of unique reactions, with some expressing joy as follows.

One individual sighed, placing a hand over their chest, "Ah, the very environment for our cultivation has been enhanced once more, and Realm Master has undertaken all the arduous tasks that should have been mine!"

Another spoke to their companion:

"Alas, my great-grandfather was merely an ordinary man, well over three hundred years of age, and appeared to be nearing the end of his natural life. But can you fathom what transpired?"

"No need to elaborate; my own great-uncle experienced a similar fate. He recounted narrowly escaping death on two occasions. First, he was afflicted by a severe illness, with mere moments to spare.

Then, Realm Master bestowed his aura upon the world, elevating it, and he suddenly rose from his sickbed, his countenance rejuvenated, his physique more robust than any young man's!"

Upon hearing this, the first speaker beamed and swiftly inquired, "And what became of the other instance?"

"My great-uncle mentioned that after his recovery, he dedicated approximately three months to fortifying his body, contemplating seeking out an old adversary for retribution.

However, upon encountering this foe atop a renowned peak, he was struck down by a single palm strike, plummeting off a cliff with shattered bones and a barely beating heart."

A nearby listener interjected, "So, when Realm Master revitalized the world, your great-uncle came back to life then?"

"Precisely. He now reverently worships a statue of Realm Master within his home, offering daily prayers."

"My great-grandfather does the same. He often speaks of his immense fortune to have lived during Realm Master's benevolent reign over the True Martial Realm."

"Indeed, who wouldn't echo such sentiments? It is not only the elders but also us younger ones who bask in Realm Master's unending grace."

Similar dialogues resonated among the inhabitants of the True Martial Spirit Realm. Regardless of their current activities, they paused, respectfully rose, and offered their homage towards the heavens.

"Hmm, something feels peculiar..."

An individual who had been immersed in deep cultivation emerged from their seclusion, only to discover that the world had undergone a monumental transformation.

Previously, they had grown accustomed to the significant shifts within the True Martial Realm, which typically manifested as an orderly expansion built upon the existing foundation.

But this time, upon exiting their retreat, these seasoned cultivators ascended into the sky, their gazes fixed on the horizon, so astounded they nearly swallowed their own tongues!

Abruptly, this person hastened to ask a nearby cultivator exuding a potent aura, "Esteemed Elder, might you inform me of the current date?"

The powerful cultivator promptly shook his head, replying, "I am uncertain as well!"

"Ah, I distinctly recall the location where I was before I entered seclusion was not like this. How did I find myself relocated to these mountains?"

He paused before inquiring, "Elder, how long have you been in seclusion yourself?"

Surprisingly, the cultivator responded, "I have not been in seclusion. I was relocated here by our Realm Master from another world."

"Indeed?" The person was utterly bewildered.

He immediately and cautiously scrutinized the distinguished elder standing before him, finding no traces of hostility, and finally felt a sense of relief wash over him.

"Could the elder possibly explain what transpired earlier? This junior has been in secluded cultivation for an extended period and is genuinely unaware of recent events."

The distinguished elder let out a sigh, gazing at him with eyes that held an inexplicable, almost envious, sheen.

"Elder, is there something amiss on my countenance?"

"No, it is merely that I find myself envious of you natives of the True Martial Spirit Realm. It seems you have effortlessly advanced your cultivation without even perceiving the world's shifts, truly leaving me without words."

The individual lightly touched his own head, sensing the deep emotions embedded within the statement, and a strange sense of delight began to stir within him.

"It is unavoidable. The Realm Master exerts immense effort. We, the insignificant beings of the True Martial Spirit Realm, simply embody the age-old saying: 'When one attains enlightenment, all ascend together.'"

The other party, upon hearing this, continued to oscillate their head in negation.

"'When one attains enlightenment, all ascend,' this concept exists in our world too. However, typically, only the enlightened elevate their own family's pets. It is unlike Realm Master Ning, who directly bestows benefits upon the entirety of the True Martial Spirit Realm."