Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 660 - 293: He Is Worthy of Revering the Mountain and Sea

Niu Mo Upper Sect.

Word of the Feather Transformation Upper Sect's downfall had spread back already, filling the entire sect with an air of joyous celebration.

Along with the victorious expedition team's homecoming and the renewed arrival of Infinite Sword Sect's visitors.

The mighty demons from Niu Mo Upper Sect unveiled their specially prepared delicacies and exquisite wines to host the gathering.

Ning Qi and his companions gazed upon the lavish feast arranged within Niu Mo Upper Sect, featuring massive chunks of meat piled like little mountains.

All sorts of savory roasted meat legs, plus whole animals cooked until glistening with fat, accompanied by wine cups as big as barrels nearby.

Niu Dingtian guided the group to their places at the table.

For the first time, Infinite Sword Sect's members experienced a Demon Race feast and found themselves utterly astonished.

A good portion of these meats exceeded the size of their own frames, yet luckily, as cultivators all, they managed to consume them.

The Niu Mo Upper Sect consisted solely of demonic beasts, boasting a diverse array of types.

Among the dishes on the table sat several of their fellow species too, although these were mainly common beasts that hadn't gained sentience.

Ning Qi noticed Hu Xiaotian devouring an entire roasted bull right before Niu Dingtian, yet Niu Dingtian along with the sect's other bull demons showed no concern.

He further observed Niu Man chomping away at a huge tiger whip, while Hu Xiaotian and the rest of the tiger demons remained unbothered.

Their stares might have drawn notice, leading Niu Dingtian to offer an explanation unprompted:

"Younger Brother Ning, eat without worry. Us demons don't share that human notion of kinship like you do—it's really the root of your power."

"Be it the Demon Race or mindless beasts, we've grown used to nature's ways long ago. In the wild, it's common to witness creatures devouring their own; to us, that's just how it is."

"Once demons gain awareness, they're a notch above mere animals, but while many avoid eating their kin, others still partake."

Infinite Sword Sect's folks nodded, grasping the point.

That's truly how the Demon Race and wild animals operate.

Humans, bound by their ties of blood, could never stand by as another race consumed their own.

This marks the core divide between mankind and demonic beasts, and it's why humans have ascended to dominance.

With the demons showing no objection, everyone started digging in.

Truth be told, these powerful demons' cooking skills were impressive. Lacking the diversity of human cuisine, it still carried a raw, untamed taste.

As Ning Qi dined, he inquired:

"Niu, what's the background of the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect? Got any details on them?"

When the topic turned to the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect, Niu Dingtian answered with gravity:

"Cyan Profound Sect stands as a prominent force in Fuyao Realm. Its founder, Sikong Qing, achieved a breakthrough to Unity Realm two decades back, elevating Cyan Profound Sect to Immortal Sect status."

Hearing of their recent advancement, Ning Qi eased up inside.

Just twenty years into the breakthrough, they must still be in Unity Realm's initial phase!

Niu Dingtian addressed Ning Qi:

"On this occasion, Feather Transformation Upper Sect sought aid from the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect. Sikong Qing aimed to flaunt an Immortal Sect's might and secure extra supplies ahead of the Spirit Realm conflict, so he dispatched four esteemed experts here."

Ning Qi questioned, "How powerful is the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect within Fuyao Realm, and what resources do they hold?"

Niu Dingtian responded, "Fuyao Realm hosts another ancient Immortal Sect that controls the bulk of resources. Since Cyan Profound Immortal Sect rose only lately, they avoid clashing with it."

Ning Qi gave a small nod.

Niu Dingtian went on, "That's why Sikong Qing eyed chances in the Southern True Domain, a place devoid of Unity Realm experts. The locals might scorn them, but to a fresh ascender, it's hugely tempting."

"Yet this round, Younger Brother Ning slew their four esteemed experts in a flash. Sikong Qing must be wary by now. From his perspective, no one in Southern True Domain could pull that off; likely he suspects some Fuyao Realm power is after Cyan Profound Immortal Sect."

Here, Niu Dingtian abruptly chimed in:

"Younger Brother Ning, secrets won't stay hidden forever. Once that sly old Sikong figures it out, he'll definitely come stirring trouble for us."

"We ought to ready some defenses before he shows up."

Right then, Sword Ancestor spoke up too: "Ning, I suggest we head back to the Sword Sect without delay. Even at early stage, their level towers over ours by a whole realm. Leaning on the Sect Protection Array, we can hold our own."

A sly grin crept across Niu Dingtian's face just then.

"Spot on, but prior to your departure, Younger Brother Ning, could you assist with one final matter?"

Ning Qi answered straightaway, "Niu, speak your mind."

"Younger Brother Ning, your mastery of array formations is clear to me. Would you aid in upgrading our Sect Protection Array? We'll stay put in the sect until the Spirit Realm war kicks off."

Ning Qi lifted his gaze to survey the full expanse of Niu Mo Upper Sect.

As a veteran peak Upper Sect, Niu Mo Upper Sect sprawled over far vaster territory than Infinite Sword Sect.

Made up entirely of demonic beasts, their immense builds demanded such broad areas naturally.

However, their Sect Protection Array remained quite basic; demons lack finesse in arrays, and Southern True Domain's other sects steer clear of provoking them anyway.

"Sure, I've got the Twelve Zodiac Array ready. It suits your Demon Race ideally and can be fully utilized, though you'll need to supply the materials."

Niu Dingtian beamed back at once, "Naturally, naturally."

So, post-feast, Niu Dingtian unlocked the sect's treasure chamber, letting Ning Qi draw from its stores.

Notably, the Demon Race's hoarded items were incredibly abundant.

Beyond supplies for human cultivators, the vault held numerous relics from deceased demons as well.

Items like sacred bull horns, earth-burrowing scales, shape-shifting shells, and more—Ning Qi even caught sight of dragon scales, unsure how Niu Mo Upper Sect came by them...

Niu Dingtian commented nearby, "Younger Brother Ning, anything that catches your eye, feel free to claim it."