Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 676 - 297: Unification

Two years had elapsed since Ning Qi brought the Celestial Star Upper Sect under his control.

During these two years, peace had reigned between the Northern and Southern Domains, with every sect now acknowledging the Infinite Sword Sect as the ultimate power and addressing Ning Qi as the Domain Master of Profound Truth.

This shift left countless ordinary upper sects and minor sects filled with deep gratitude.

Just two years prior, it was routine for sects to clash violently over scarce resources ahead of the Spirit Realm War.

Numerous ordinary upper sects and small factions lived in constant fear, always wary of being preyed upon by mightier groups.

Because of this, Ning Qi's rise to dominance—overwhelming and conquering the most formidable sects across the Northern and Southern Domains—had effectively shielded them from the chaos of conflict.

The name Domain Master of Profound Truth for Ning Qi grew ever more legendary, inspiring awe among the masses like a divine being.

Even now, after two full years, the Spirit Realm War remained on hold, and the Northern and Southern Domains hadn't fully merged to restore the Profound Truth Realm's original glory.

On this particular day.

Luo Feiyu, the Sect Leader of the Luotian Upper Sect, guided his elite experts and a handful of true inheritors straight to the Infinite Sword Sect.

This man, Luo Feiyu, served as the father to Zhuang Chen's reincarnated identity, drawing his name from the ancient phrase "You are not a fish."

In his current existence, Zhuang Chen went by Luo Feiwo, and he traveled among the group.

Soon enough, they crossed paths with members from the Beidou Upper Sect, who brought a comparable assembly.

Luo Feiyu called out, "Sect Leader He, you're also bound for the Infinite Sword Sect—why not journey with us?"

He Mingxing answered, "Oh, Sect Leader Luo, what a delightful encounter."

The disciples from both sects promptly merged their paths and departed, engaging in lively talks that inevitably turned to the Infinite Sword Sect and Ning Qi.

"Sect Leader He, our sects lie quite distant from one another. Yours sits even farther north, but you've reached here ahead of us; it truly reflects your devotion to the Domain Master."

He Mingxing chuckled, "Arriving early is always wise. Now that Domain Master Ning has bridged the north and south, we cultivators of the Beixuan Domain feel profoundly privileged."

Luo Feiyu nodded his approval.

His eyes scanned the Beidou Upper Sect's followers, spotting promising talent there—impressive, though not quite matching his own son Luo Feiwo's brilliance, but close indeed.

Luo Feiyu let out a soft sigh, "Sect Leader He, have you observed how, ever since Domain Master Ning appeared, geniuses have sprung up across every sect?"

He Mingxing's eyes roamed over the Luotian Upper Sect's contingent, and after pausing to reflect, he remarked, "Sect Leader Luo, your insight cuts deep. Could this signal the dawn of a magnificent era?"

The elite experts and true inheritors nearby stirred with excitement at these words.

Throughout the annals of the Spirit Realm, grand eras had arisen on several occasions.

Every such period etched itself as a dazzling legacy in history, igniting the dreams of countless souls.

In each grand era, prodigies burst forth, and cultivators seized the momentum, gaining far more chances than in mundane times.

Zhuang Chen, now Luo Feiwo, shared a knowing look with a youthful elite from the Beidou Upper Sect, and the pair exchanged faint grins.

Both hailed from reincarnations in the True Martial Realm, bound by an enigmatic link that let them identify one another right away.

"Yes, it's undoubtedly a grand era, yet these so-called geniuses weren't shaped by the times—they were all meticulously arranged by the Realm Lord!"

This identical notion raced through their thoughts, prompting wicked smirks between them.

Gazing upon the oblivious crowd, they grew more eager for the moment when True Martial Realm cultivators would unite, pondering the explosive force that might unleash.

At that point, the Realm Lord could summon sects across the entire Mountain and Sea Realm with a single command— the very idea sent shivers of exhilaration!

"Domain Master Ning will surely stand as a central force in steering this era, and I hope he ventures beyond the Profound Truth Realm to challenge other regions of the Mountain and Sea Realm," He Mingxing declared.

For once, Luo Feiyu sensed He Mingxing's talent for smooth talk, though he held his tongue.

After all, Ning Qi's prodigious gifts left veterans like them gazing upward in admiration.

After a brief contemplation, he inquired, "Sect Leader He, do you have any idea why Domain Master Ning called us together this time?"

Zhuang Chen shot a glance at his scheming father and inwardly ridiculed him for such naivety.

He Mingxing responded, "Domain Master Ning wouldn't gather us just for festivities. Despite his youth, each of his moves carries profound intent. I believe it's tied to the impending Spirit Realm War."

Luo Feiyu countered, "I'm aware of that much, but we're merely ordinary upper sects. Our role in the Spirit Realm War would be rather insignificant."

Zhuang Chen inwardly scorned the elder once more.

In reality, he had long surmised Senior Brother Ning's plan, which had to involve treating the Spirit Realm War as a trial run.

With the north and south now under Ning Qi's banner, seeds from the True Martial Realm had infiltrated every sect.

Should these hidden agents activate covertly amid the Spirit Realm War to sway their sects, it could muster the combined strength of all factions for a crushing assault.

Win or lose, it would forge a blueprint for later strikes against the Mountain and Sea Realm.

As the True Martial Realm's Realm Lord, Ning Qi's ambitions stretched far beyond merely consolidating the Profound Truth Realm; his true vision aimed at subjugating the entire Mountain and Sea Realm!

Thus, the current moment presented an ideal chance.

On a larger scale, the Profound Truth Realm mirrored the Mountain and Sea Realm itself, its sects akin to diverse spirit domains. This clash would act as a perfect dry run for the grand conquest ahead—and it was utterly practical!

...

Infinite Sword Sect.

The sect buzzed today with lanterns aglow and colorful banners fluttering everywhere.

Sect leaders from the Northern and Southern Domains, along with their premier experts, had all converged upon the Infinite Sword Sect.

As they stepped inside, the transformations in the Infinite Sword Sect caught their eyes at once.

The core areas brimmed with prodigies, and with a single look, the prowess of the average cultivator there matched the elite youths from their own sects.