Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 695 - 302: Harmonization Recognition

One month elapsed following the emergence of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will.

Ning Qi would from time to time show up and hold talks with the Void Path Great Powers from diverse Integration Giants in the Profound Truth Realm.

Though labeled as discussions, it was clear to all that Ning Qi was the one sharing wisdom each time.

Sects across the board became ever more deferential toward Ning Qi; be it their Sect Leader or Elder, they quietly showed the respect of students to him, despite Ning Qi never accepting such a bond.

This particular day arrived.

In a secluded spot beyond the Profound Truth Alliance's main base.

Fu Chen's form silently materialized in the area. He spent some moments watching the Profound Truth Alliance's headquarters before pulling out a Communication Jade Scroll to reach out to a contact he'd never messaged previously.

Not long after, someone soared forth from the depths of the Profound Truth Alliance's headquarters.

Niu Man surveyed the area around him yet detected no presence.

"Brother Niu, I’m here!"

Only after a voice message echoed in his ears did Niu Man spot the individual.

Niu Man descended before Fu Chen, throwing a look of astonishment his way.

"Brother Fu, what made you reach out to me out of the blue?"

As former members of the five great prodigies, they had exchanged contact details naturally.

However, since Fu Chen departed from the Profound Truth Secret Realm years ago, their link had severed completely.

"Brother Niu, I need to request a favor from you."

A gentle smile played on Fu Chen's lips as he spoke, but it hardened the moment he sensed the cultivation aura radiating from Niu Man.

For he realized this dim-witted ox had already attained the Void Path's Realm of Perfection, surpassing his own level by a full stage!

Niu Man's wide bovine eyes darted about while sizing up Fu Chen, then he burst into laughter:

"Brother Fu, years have flown by. How come your cultivation remains so behind?"

Harsh facts shatter every illusion of superiority; reality serves as the keenest blade!

Those words struck like a piercing blade straight into Fu Chen's heart, deflating the last bits of arrogance he clung to against his rivals.

Fu Chen had always believed his lag was solely against Ning Qi, yet with guidance from a Unity Realm mentor, he should outpace his old generational peers in progress.

But their reunion proved his assumptions utterly wrong!

How could this happen?

His mentor, Wei Wuya, was a Unity Realm expert who stayed constantly at Fu Chen's side, fulfilling every demand and providing direct instruction!

Meanwhile, the Niu Mo Upper Sect that housed Niu Man peaked at merely the Integration Realm.

No matter how much aid they poured into boosting Niu Man's cultivation, he shouldn't have overtaken Fu Chen.

In Fu Chen's view, he possessed the top talent among those five great prodigies, far exceeding Niu Man, whose gifts ranked lower than even Ren Zong and Chu Xiaotian.

Unable to contain himself further, Fu Chen inquired, "Brother Niu, after all these decades, how did your cultivation advance at such a rapid pace?"

Niu Man appeared to read Fu Chen's mind and countered first, "Care to explain your reason for coming here?"

Fu Chen gazed steadily at him, aware of Niu Man's old ties to Ning Qi, and revealed, "The Spirit Realm War looms near, and I've come to swear loyalty to the Domain Master."

Comprehension dawned on Niu Man right away.

"Recall what you snatched from the Profound Truth Secret Realm in the past, and yet you strut in so boldly now, surrounded by cultivators from every sect—your guts are impressive indeed!"

Fu Chen turned his eyes to the Profound Truth Alliance's headquarters, sensing powerful presences there, with rays of light flashing nonstop, likely from ongoing drills.

Earlier, Wei Wuya had discreetly warned him of dozens of Integration Realm auras present, a revelation that had shocked Fu Chen deeply.

That prompted his outreach to Niu Man, with hopes that Niu Man would escort him to meet Ning Qi.

"No need to fret over that; I've arrived to offer the Harmonization Profound Skill I claimed back then to the Domain Master, and I hope Brother Niu will guide me to an audience."

At the mention of that era's Harmonization Profound Skill, Niu Man, though deeming Fu Chen's power underwhelming now, recognized potential worth in him—perhaps it could aid Ning Qi—so he consented.

"Fine, I'll bring you to the Domain Master at once. Oh, and regarding your question about my swift cultivation gains, naturally, it's thanks to the Domain Master's shared techniques!"

In stunned disbelief, Fu Chen pressed, "Are you claiming the Domain Master teaches skills to outsiders from other sects?"

Niu Man sneered, "The Domain Master's vision is vast; after uniting the Profound Truth Realm, he's aided every sect's cultivators, even loose ones— a concept beyond your grasp!"

Fu Chen stood frozen for a moment.

Soon after, Niu Man guided Fu Chen inside the Profound Truth Alliance's headquarters.

It was only inside that Fu Chen beheld the magnificent scene unfolding.

Sect cultivators mingled seamlessly without barriers, sharing knowledge or clashing in friendly bouts—a sight that nearly made Fu Chen's eyes bulge.

Could this truly be the old Northern and Southern Domains, rife with mutual suspicion among sects?

Likely owing to Niu Man's esteemed status and his known bond with Ning Qi, numerous eyes quickly locked onto Niu Man and the Fu Chen trailing him.

Given Fu Chen's own storied reputation as one of the five great prodigies from before, plenty identified him too.

"Fu Chen?"

"Ah, you've finally surfaced—why not surrender the Harmonization Profound Skill?"

Cultivators swiftly encircled Fu Chen, including several Integration Giants, though Niu Man stepped in to calm the crowd in the end.

"Fellow cultivators, kindly clear the path. Don't you see I'm escorting Fu Chen? He's ready to deliver the Harmonization Profound Skill to the Alliance Hierarch—do you intend to snatch it yourselves?"

Niu Man's declaration left the group speechless at once.

"Brother Niu, you ought to have mentioned that sooner!"

"True enough; if he's aligning with the Alliance Hierarch and offering it up willingly, we have no issue letting him pass."

"Little Bull, looks like you'll earn another merit this round."

An Integration Giant uttered those lines while eyeing Fu Chen once more before moving out of the way.

Fu Chen distinctly watched the avarice in his gaze vanish in a flash.