Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 630 - 285: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey (Part 3)

Ning Qi couldn't help but feel a sense of resignation; this fellow was clearly getting ahead of himself!

Nevertheless, Zhuang Chen truly possessed the power to sway the entire Luotian Upper Sect. He was merely awaiting Ning Qi’s signal to mobilize the strength of the whole sect.

Meanwhile, at the Cyan Mist Upper Sect.

True Man Baishan had entered the sect as an Inner Sect Disciple many years prior.

By now, he had ascended to the rank of Great Power. His extraordinary talent in array formations had earned him the admiration of everyone within the Cyan Mist Upper Sect, from the highest Elders to the lowest disciples.

The daughter of the Sect Leader was even making a scene, demanding to be wed to him.

Furthermore, the maintenance of the Cyan Mist Upper Sect’s Sect Protection Array had been placed entirely in True Man Baishan’s hands.

He sent a message as well, asking, "Ning, when shall we act? Do you wish to take control of the Cyan Mist Upper Sect first? I will personally open the Sect Protection Array for you!"

Of the old friends who had reincarnated within the Beixuan Domain, only these two were left in his immediate circle.

The others had been scattered among various powers, and each had attained a significant status within their respective sects.

Zhuang Chen and Bai Shan were well aware of the pressure the Infinite Sword Sect was under, yet they both maintained a relaxed attitude!

So, other sects were plotting against the Infinite Sword Sect? Wasn't that just a perfect opportunity presenting itself?

Whenever someone within their own sects attempted to convince their Sect Leader to move against the Infinite Sword Sect, the two of them naturally used their influence to suppress the idea and stabilize the situation.

In the Southern True Domain, there were many reincarnators as well, though none were Ning Qi’s old comrades.

Still, many reached out to Ning Qi, providing him with detailed intelligence regarding the internal affairs of the Celestial Star Upper Sect and the Feather Transformation Upper Sect.

It was indeed the Feather Transformation Upper Sect providing the support that gave those Beixuan Domain sects the courage to target the Infinite Sword Sect.

Ning Qi saw through the entire situation clearly.

In the Fuyao Realm.

This realm was located not far from the Beixuan Domain and the Southern True Domain.

The reports coming from there caused Ning Qi to fall silent for a moment before a smile broke across his face.

True Man Longshan had been reincarnated into the Fuyao Realm.

He had started his life there as an orphan, a beginning quite similar to Ning Qi’s own path in the Beixuan Domain.

The twist, however, was that True Man Longshan was the illegitimate son of a powerful sect’s Saintess and had been brought back to her sect.

That sect was known as the Profound Lady Sect, an organization comprised entirely of female cultivators!

Fortunately, True Man Longshan had not been reborn as a girl.

The Profound Lady Sect usually only took in women, but because he was the Saintess’s flesh and blood and possessed a water spirit root that perfectly matched the sect’s Cultivation techniques, an exception was made for his admission.

Surrounded by women all year round, True Man Longshan immediately began venting his frustrations the moment Ning Qi contacted him, demanding that Ning Qi compensate him for his suffering!

Hearing this, Ning Qi—despite his usually calm and emotionless state—nearly doubled over with laughter.

Even more amusing was the fact that Senior Sister Ye Qinghe had also reincarnated in the Fuyao Realm, becoming a True Disciple of the very same Profound Lady Sect.

Consequently, the former master and disciple had been transformed into a senior sister and junior brother.

Ye Qinghe also sent a message to Ning Qi, full of her own complaints.

She grumbled that her Master, True Man Longshan, was forcing her to act as a shield against the women of the Profound Lady Sect to stop them from bothering his Cultivation!

"Junior brother, I truly yearn for the Monkey Wine from the old days."

"You have certainly put me through a lot; when we meet again, you must provide me with a hundred years' worth of wine, or I shall team up with Master to give you a hard time!"

Through these brief words, Ning Qi could easily picture the dynamic between the two, and he laughed once more.

He couldn't be blamed for this; it was simply the hand of destiny.

Thus, Ning Qi sent back his replies.

"Master, you are merely tempering your heart in the mortal world!"

"Senior sister, please look after your junior brother well!"

Besides their endless grumbling, the two also shared vital intelligence.

Both were now held in high esteem by the Profound Lady Sect, having reached the level of Great Power.

Ye Qinghe had been named the current Saintess, while True Man Longshan was admired for his supposed "upright character," with many women in the sect hoping he would become their guardian protector.

In the Li Fire Domain.

Senior Brother Qin Yun sent word.

Reincarnated into a family of low status within the Li Fire Domain, he had nonetheless been born with a Fire Spirit Body, allowing him to easily enter the Li Fire Domain’s Vermilion Bird Sect.

He had faced many conflicts with the Sect Leader’s son, eventually defeating him in the True Disciple ranking competition to claim the top spot.

Had it not been for the backing of the Li Fire Sect’s hidden elders and a Supreme Elder who protected him, the Sect Leader might have already ended his life.

Luckily, he had rapidly broken through to the Void Path Realm, securing the power to defend himself.

At present, Qin Yun was planning to rally the elders and the sect's hidden forces to pressure the Sect Leader into stepping down.

Senior Brother Qin’s journey stood out to Ning Qi; his path had been unexpectedly difficult, but Ning Qi was confident he would see it through.

...

One by one, familiar individuals sent their messages, allowing Ning Qi to keep track of their progress.

On the whole, everyone was thriving; some had become Elders, others were now sons-in-law to powerful men, or even Sect Leaders themselves...

They also discussed the shifts in the Mountain and Sea Realm’s Will and matters concerning the upcoming Spirit Realm war.

Ning Qi reached an agreement with all of them: they would enter the Spirit Realm war as a single unit. If they stayed together, they would face all foes as one, advancing and retreating in perfect harmony!

Over the years, he had sown countless seeds across the Mountain and Sea Realm. Now, those seeds had grown into towering trees, capable of providing shelter against any storm.

The moment they finally reunited was bound to cause a massive upheaval.

...

The news that Ning Qi had reached the Integration Realm rippled through the Beixuan Domain.

When the various sects heard this, their initial reaction was skepticism.

Many immediately sent representatives to the Infinite Sword Sect under the pretext of offering congratulations, though their true goal was to verify the rumors.

The Great Powers who had attended Ning Qi’s ceremony when he first became Sect Leader were dispatched once again.

Since they had shared that previous experience, there was a sense of camaraderie among them as they traveled together.

They wondered if they would feel the same way upon seeing Ning Qi this time.

When they were finally granted an audience, the Great Powers were once again struck with the same expressions, standing frozen and dazed by what they saw.

The faint aura radiating from Ning Qi made them feel as though they were pinned beneath a colossal glacier, unable to move even a single finger.