Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 670 - 295: Star Fusion Light Technique (Part 3)

Sect members buzzed with talks about the Celestial Star Upper Sect's fate, yet no matter how deeply they pondered, a solid plan to fend off the looming disaster eluded them.

Their overall might equaled that of the freshly obliterated Feather Transformation Upper Sect.

If even the Feather Transformation Upper Sect fell so easily, how could they stand against the joint forces of the Niu Mo Upper Sect and the Infinite Sword Sect?

Would they pin their hopes on the united power of their three Integration Realm ancestors, or perhaps on activating the Sect Protection Array?

The Feather Transformation Upper Sect's downfall had already revealed the harsh truth!

Not just three Integration Realm powerhouses—even seven met their end at Ning Qi's hands, and their Sect Protection Array shattered under a mere slash from his sword.

The faint relief they clung to was the Infinite Sword Sect's retreat back to the Beixuan Domain following the previous clash.

In the Southern True Domain, the Niu Mo Upper Sect stood alone at a level matching theirs, so it posed no immediate danger.

Thus, even if Ning Qi, the renowned Five Elements Sword Venerate of the Infinite Sword Sect, led forces here, it would require more than two full days at least.

That left them with over two days to ready their defenses!

"Star Venerable Ancestor, what steps should we take next?"

Within the majestic hall, a Great Power directed his question to one of the three Integration Realm ancestors positioned at the head, the mightiest among them at Integration Realm Perfection, Star Venerable Tang Mankong.

Tang Mankong cast a look at the pair flanking him; to his left sat Tang Yinghuo at Late-period Integration Realm, and to his right, Tang Niulang in the Mid-period Integration Realm.

These three siblings had taken over the Celestial Star Upper Sect from their deceased father fifty thousand years prior.

His two younger brothers fixed their gazes on him, clearly awaiting his lead in this dire moment.

A slight furrow creased Tang Mankong's brow.

After ten thousand years in closed-door cultivation, none of the trio had advanced further in their Cultivation, and now the sect teetered on the brink of ruin—this weighed heavily on his mind.

"Eldest Brother, that Ning Qi shows no mercy to us Integration Realm cultivators; fighting him is our only path!" declared the fiery-tempered Tang Yinghuo, his eyes blazing with intensity.

At those words, Tang Mankong and Tang Niulang's faces grew somber.

With a pained expression, Tang Niulang replied, "A fight only holds value if victory is possible. I suggest we spend these last two days collecting the sect's treasures and escaping to distant Spirit Domains—we can't linger in the Northern or Southern Domains."

The siblings exchanged thoughts via voice transmission, keeping their words hidden from those gathered below.

Whatever choices lay ahead, nothing could shift the current peril; they needed to hash it out privately first.

Tang Yinghuo pressed on, "Third Brother, how do we even escape with an entire sect in tow? Are we dragging every disciple along out of the Southern True Domain? That's utterly unworkable!"

Tang Mankong added his voice, "You're right, Third Brother—that plan won't hold; remember, the Spirit Realm edges toward full-scale war. No sect in any domain would shelter a massive group like ours!"

Tang Niulang's worry deepened, and after a moment's reflection, he ventured:

"Second Brother, if Ning Qi truly won't let us live, then we three should slip away alone, letting the disciples fend for themselves—it spares everyone in the end."

Shooting him a sharp look, Tang Yinghuo shot back in fury via transmission, "Third Brother, what nonsense is that? The inheritance from Father— are we, the three of us, just going to throw it away?"

Tang Niulang persisted, "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, this is our sole shot at survival right now—forsaking the sect offers a faint hope. Sticking around to clash with Ning Qi means death for all of us."

With a heavy sigh, Tang Mankong responded, "Give me a moment to mull it over."

Yet before any firm resolution formed, the intelligence-handling Great Power blurted out:

"Three Ancestors, disaster strikes—the Niu Mo Upper Sect advances, soaring straight for our Celestial Star Upper Sect!"

Shock rippled through the assembly as they exclaimed, "What?"

Tang Yinghuo snarled, "Is the Niu Mo Upper Sect courting doom? Without Ning Qi or the Infinite Sword Sect here, do they believe they can overpower our Celestial Star Upper Sect?"

The Great Power's face twisted in distress as he clarified, "No... it's worse; Ning Qi and the Infinite Sword Sect accompany them!"

Stunned silence fell once more, with confusion swirling in every mind.

What in the world was happening?

Hadn't the Infinite Sword Sect withdrawn to the Beixuan Domain? How did they end up allied with the Niu Mo Upper Sect?

"Could the scouts outside have reported false details?"

The Great Power shook his head firmly, channeling magical power into a Communication Jade Scroll to summon a vivid projection.

All eyes locked on the scene: at the forefront flew Ning Qi and Niu Dingtian without doubt.

Among the ranks, recognizable elites from both sects shone prominently.

"This can't be—did the Infinite Sword Sect linger at the Niu Mo Upper Sect and never depart after all?"

Bewilderment gripped the hall, as no one grasped how the two sects had reunited with such speed.

They remained oblivious to Ning Qi's secret teleportation array linking the sects, a vital element they'd overlooked entirely.

Their calculations of time had been dead wrong from the outset.

Abruptly, fear erupted across the grand hall.

No matter the method Ning Qi and the Infinite Sword Sect employed, the arrival of these two sects spelled certain doom for the Celestial Star Upper Sect.

Tang Niulang paled drastically, muttering, "We're finished—no escape left now!"

Shadows fell over Tang Mankong and Tang Yinghuo's features.

As the eldest, Tang Mankong bore the strain with greater resolve, declaring:

"Our only recourse is to battle Ning Qi. I'll witness his true might myself!"

He turned to his siblings, "With things this dire, we fight or fall! After ten thousand years in seclusion, it's time to unleash those gains—merge via the Star Fusion Technique, becoming one to touch half-step Harmonization, and challenge Ning Qi!"

Tang Yinghuo and Tang Niulang shared a look before nodding in agreement.

Moments ticked by.

Ning Qi and Niu Dingtian reached the borders of the Celestial Star Upper Sect.

Overhead, it appeared as if myriad stars cascaded their radiance, intertwining with the Celestial Star Upper Sect's array.