Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 675 - 296: Domain Master of Profound Truth (Part 4)
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Ning Qi sensed no unease as he forged a primordial spirit link with Xia Xing, empowering him to effortlessly erase the latter with a single thought.
Naturally, such a bond already existed between them, given that Xia Xing was a reborn soul from the True Martial Realm; this step was purely ceremonial.
Yet the onlookers remained ignorant of this fact; Xia Xing's bold choice left the surviving Celestial Star Upper Sect members stunned, while those from Niu Mo Upper Sect and Infinite Sword Sect gaped in astonishment.
Heavens above, he's truly carrying it out!
Ning Qi gave a faint nod and inquired, "You're quite capable, what is your name?"
"My name is Xia Xing, and I am the sect leader’s kinsman."
Ning Qi cast another glance downward at the Celestial Star Upper Sect group, easing his Star Annihilation Blade slightly, its edge aimed straight forward.
At once, the Celestial Star Upper Sect members swore a Heavenly Path Oath as well, refusing to delay for even an instant, no matter their hidden unwillingness.
Innumerable wisps of primordial spirit power ascended like green mist toward the heavens, declaring, "I, XX, by the power of my primordial spirit offered to the heavens, pledge a Heavenly Path Oath, serving Ning Qi as master for life!"
Much like with Xia Xing earlier, a torrent of primordial spirit contracts flowed straight to Ning Qi.
Ning Qi encountered no discomfort; instead, his thoughts sharpened further as he created master-servant ties with the Celestial Star Upper Sect folks below.
Beneath Ning Qi's potent primordial spirit awareness, escape from his notice proved impossible, so none in the Celestial Star Upper Sect risked any deception.
The echoing oaths that rose and fell slowly faded into silence.
Members of Niu Mo Upper Sect and Infinite Sword Sect hadn't foreseen this turn of events.
Neither had the Celestial Star Upper Sect individuals anticipated it; by now, they had sworn fealty to Ning Qi, and all exhaled in relief, purging every trace of sorrow over the passing of those three Integration Realm elders.
For such sentiments, in varying degrees, amounted to disrespect toward Master Ning Qi!
Throughout this lifetime, they could never allow any hostility toward Ning Qi to linger in their hearts!
Ning Qi turned to Xia Xing and stated, "From now on, you will serve as the sect leader of the Celestial Star Upper Sect, are you willing?"
Xia Xing bowed deeply and answered, "I am willing."
"Did you all hear clearly?"
The Celestial Star Upper Sect members chorused back at once, "We heard clearly!"
Disciples of Infinite Sword Sect and Niu Mo Upper Sect hadn't lifted a finger this round, yet they felt utterly pleased with the unfolding circumstances.
Xia Xing declared, "Now that the Celestial Star Upper Sect and the two sects are allies, and since our allies have come, we are willing to host, please enter the sect for talks!"
Ning Qi soared forward toward the Celestial Star Upper Sect.
Xia Xing trailed closely behind, with the two sects' disciples following next.
Led by Xia Xing, the group explored the Celestial Star Upper Sect.
The rest of the Celestial Star Upper Sect members hurried about, each readying elements for the grand welcome feast.
Three rounds of drinks had circulated, and platters of five-flavor delicacies had been shared.
Deep down, the Celestial Star Upper Sect people fully embraced this new truth.
One voice raised the issue of Sect Leader Xia Tianhe, still absent, pondering the next course of action.
Xia Xing responded, "We must capture uncle first, and then force him to pledge allegiance to Sect Leader Ning."
All eyes fixed on him in stunned surprise.
When Xia Tianhe finally appears, whether fear or fury claims him remains a mystery; regardless, his sect leader throne is forfeit, claimed by his own nephew.
In time, Ning Qi erected a teleportation array inside the Celestial Star Upper Sect, then escorted the Infinite Sword Sect members away.
This development, of course, ignited fresh uproar across the Infinite Sword Sect.
Word of Celestial Star Upper Sect's collapse and their unified oath to Ning Qi echoed far and wide through the Northern and Southern Domains.
Surviving sects of the Southern True Domain swiftly perceived the seismic shift in power!
These were simple Upper Sects at best, their top cultivators peaking no higher than the Void Path Realm.
Thus, acting like skittish fowl, they dispatched envoys without pause, eager to bind alliances with Infinite Sword Sect and submit to its guidance.
Numerous Great Powers lurked among them, reborn from the True Martial Realm as well, so Ning Qi graciously received overtures from the assorted sects.
He had his loyal insiders embedded within, vigilantly watching over each sect, rendering any sham devotion utterly harmless.
Bit by bit, Ning Qi earned veneration as the Domain Master over both realms, and with every sect aware of the Profound Truth Realm's imminent revival, they proclaimed him the Domain Master of the Profound Truth!