Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 646 - 289: Come Quickly_3

The Sword Ancestor handed the final choice directly to Ning Qi.

In truth, Ning Qi had already reached a conclusion in his mind.

Considering the Feather Transformation Upper Sect was down to only two Unity Realm cultivators, this arrangement was purely advantageous. Even if they had three, the deal remained profitable as long as the Niu Mo Upper Sect committed an equivalent number of Unity Realm masters to the fray.

Furthermore, Ning Qi possessed absolute self-assurance, given that his true body already wielded battle prowess at the Unity Realm level.

Nevertheless, he preferred to keep the power of his true body in reserve if possible. With the conflict in the Spirit Realm drawing near, maintaining a level of caution was essential.

Turning his gaze toward Niu Dingtian, Ning Qi spoke:

"Since Brother Niu holds us in such high regard, it would seem quite disrespectful of me to decline, wouldn’t it?"

Niu Dingtian felt a secret weight lift from his chest upon hearing those words.

While he had suspected Ning Qi would agree, a flicker of anxiety had remained.

He had little choice in the matter. The Infinite Sword Sect standing before him possessed the undeniable potential for greatness. Niu Dingtian was certain that both Ning Qi and Sword Shocking would inevitably break through to the Unity Realm in the future.

Having missed the window to invest while they were truly obscure, his only remaining path was to raise the stakes now, fostering a deep bond with both men and the Infinite Sword Sect.

Currently, Niu Dingtian still held enough power to be of use to them. If he delayed any further, he feared he would no longer have the standing to offer aid.

This was the motivation behind his generous terms; he wanted to secure his place on their side quickly.

The Sword Ancestor spoke up suddenly:

"With five Integration Realm experts joining forces, toppling the Feather Transformation Upper Sect should be well within our means. However, such a massive disturbance will surely be noticed by the Celestial Star Upper Sect in the Southern True Domain. They are bound to interfere, are they not?"

Niu Dingtian gave his reply:

"We can seize the advantage through careful strategy. If we lure the two Integration Realm cultivators of the Feather Transformation Upper Sect away from their Sect Protection Array and execute them instantly, the Celestial Star Upper Sect will arrive too late to change anything."

As he laid out the plan, he looked toward Ning Qi.

"Judging by our past interactions and the way Younger Brother Ning handled Ye Wuxin of the Feather Transformation Upper Sect, it is clear that Younger Brother Ning has the capability to kill Integration Realm cultivators in a single breath. Provided Younger Brother Ning goes all out, our success is guaranteed."

"Furthermore, if the Celestial Star Upper Sect actually chooses to get involved, it simply provides us an opening to wipe them out as well."

A sharp light flickered in Niu Dingtian's eyes.

"If we crush both Feather Transformation and Celestial Star, we can split the Profound Truth Realm right down the middle. We shall bind this alliance with a Heavenly Path Oath—what do you think?"

He waited for a response from Ning Qi and the Sword Ancestor, his own vision stirring a Dao heart that had remained unshakable for tens of thousands of years.

Beside Ning Qi, a flash of fervor appeared within the Sword Ancestor’s sharp eyes.

The prospect of reclaiming the Profound Truth Realm and dividing it equally was a truly magnificent ambition!

Previously, the Sword Ancestor’s greatest hope was merely to elevate the Infinite Sword Sect to a dominant position in the Beixuan Domain, standing on equal footing with the Beixuan Upper Sect.

He hadn't expected Niu Dingtian to propose a scheme that far surpassed his original dreams for the Infinite Sword Sect.

He turned his gaze toward Ning Qi instinctively.

Ning Qi, however, remained remarkably composed.

Both Niu Dingtian and the Sword Ancestor felt a surge of respect. Despite having lived for ten millennia, they were visibly moved by the grand plan, yet Ning Qi—who had lived only a tiny fraction of their lives—was the most collected person present.

"Agreed!"

Ning Qi spoke the single word with a calm that gave life to their shared vision.

Niu Dingtian was instantly overjoyed.

"There is no time to waste. I, Old Niu, shall return to the Niu Mo Upper Sect immediately to begin the formal planning."

Ning Qi gave a slight nod.

"When the moment is right, Brother Niu, send word to me at once."

"Understood!"

Shortly after, Niu Dingtian departed with Niu Man and the other demons in tow.

As the Sect Leader, Ning Qi was obligated to inform the rest of the sect about such a monumental undertaking.

For the time being, however, the news was restricted to the Great Power cultivators.

He convened his Great Power subordinates and detailed the entire situation to them.

The group was stunned at first, but their excitement soon mirrored that of the Sword Ancestor.

Had it not been for the impending Spirit Realm war, they would have been perfectly content with the Infinite Sword Sect's current growth. Now that the Sect Leader had set his sights on new territory, their hearts raced with anticipation.

The rapid advancement of the Infinite Sword Sect over the last few decades was obvious to everyone and the envy of every rival sect.

Lately, whenever they traveled abroad and met cultivators from other sects, they were met with looks of pure jealousy.

This reputation had allowed them to recruit more numerous and talented disciples as the years went by.

Regarding the Sect Leader's choice, those like Qin Minghao—who had risen from the ranks of the Top Ten True Inheritance—offered their immediate backing.

Veteran members like True Man Ziyang and Jiang Ruhai followed suit without hesitation.

The rest of the assembly voiced their approval as well.

At this stage, no matter what Ning Qi proposed, they offered their full support, placing total faith in his judgment!

... Days turned into weeks, and the short lives of countless organisms passed by in silence.

Ning Qi remained incredibly patient.

Those who orchestrate grand designs must possess the stillness to wait for the perfect moment.

He trusted that the Niu Mo Upper Sect would identify the ideal timing; he didn't believe they would stumble on such a critical matter.

Five years vanished in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Ning Qi and the Sword Ancestor remained in secluded Cultivation.

The pair frequently engaged in sparring matches.

With every bout, the Sword Ancestor’s amazement grew deeper.

He felt like an ancient relic that had been dusted off, only to realize how far behind he was. Only someone who had actually traded blows with Ning Qi could truly grasp the terrifying speed of his evolution.

Even within the span of a single duel, one could witness startling refinements in Ning Qi's techniques.

Eventually, the Sword Ancestor simply accepted it; after all, was such monstrous talent really worth getting upset over?

I possess the technique of One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws!

Wait, Ning Qi can do that too?

I dominate all Dao through my Sword Dao!

Wait, Ning Qi has mastered that as well?

I... I will just stick to One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws!

He decided to focus resolutely on his own path and stop comparing himself to someone with so many tricks up his sleeve—it was simply too exhausting!