Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 698 - 302: Harmonization and Master Recognition_4

Wei Wuya's smile turned even more bitter as he spoke, "Coincidences like this simply don't exist, Domain Master—you're far too modest. With the truth now revealed to me, I hold no regrets whatsoever. Whether you choose to kill me or subject me to torment, it's entirely up to you."

"I only beg that the Domain Master takes Fu Chen under his protection. Though his talent falls short of yours, it surpasses that of most others. Naturally, his progress in cultivation, even under the old man's tutelage, pales in comparison to those you've personally instructed. Even with my own realizations at the Unity Realm, I can't help but feel deeply ashamed."

Ning Qi fixed his gaze on him and asked, "Do you truly consent to letting me deal with you however I see fit?"

Wei Wuya responded firmly, "Absolutely!"

"Considering you were once a powerhouse at the Unity Realm, keeping you close poses far too much risk. Would you agree to surrender a fragment of your Primordial Spirit for my control?"

Wei Wuya, with his vast years of wisdom and experience, fully grasped the worries plaguing Ning Qi.

Yet, yielding a portion of his Primordial Spirit Power to Ning Qi meant he would be bound to serve him from then on.

He wavered back and forth, cast one final look at the still-unconscious Fu Chen, shut his eyes, and declared, "As the Domain Master desires."

A strand of pure Primordial Spirit Power detached itself from Wei Wuya's lingering soul and drifted straight to Ning Qi's brow.

Once Ning Qi had thoroughly examined it, he took possession of that Primordial Spirit Power.

"I give you my word—I will accept him. Since you're now part of our group, I'll assist in rebuilding your cultivation as well."

Hearing those words, Wei Wuya bowed deeply and uttered, "This old one offers his deepest gratitude to the Master!"

"Simply address me as Domain Master; it feels strange coming from an elder like you calling me Master."

Wei Wuya's face shifted through various emotions before he let out a wry smile and replied, "Understood, Domain Master!"

…

Six months passed in the blink of an eye.

The ground shook violently while clouds gathered thickly overhead, casting an immense, boundless shadow that heralded the return of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will.

Cultivators across every Spirit Domain in the Mountain and Sea Realm all lifted their eyes toward the heavens at once.

They understood clearly that the great war was at last upon them.

"The War Realm stands ready—hurry and join the fray without delay!"

Over the past half year, nearly every common sect and independent cultivator from the various Spirit Domains had allied with the mightiest sects in their regions, assembling at key gathering points.

This arrangement proved ideal for the Mountain and Sea Realm Will, sparing it the effort of creating separate realm gates for each individual sect.

All it required was to activate portals at just a handful of designated spots per Spirit Domain.

Major Spirit Domains typically housed several Immortal Sects, rife with rivalries among them, so uniting for the journey to war was out of the question.

The Mountain and Sea Realm Will recognized these tensions and refrained from demanding they all pass through a single entrance.

Failing that, the sects could erupt into battles among themselves long before confronting the foes from the Vast Realm!

In due course, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will proclaimed yet another edict.

"Regardless of the grudges between your sects, infighting inside the realm is strictly forbidden! Should I detect any such acts, the offenders will face permanent exile, barred forever from the Mountain and Sea Realm."

Such harsh measures were designed to keep the sects' focus squarely on the threat from the Vast Realm.

Naturally, the War Realm emerged from the united powers of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Vast Realm, and the Sea of Realms, leaving the Mountain and Sea Realm Will with only partial authority over its inner workings.

Thus, when the moment arrived, the sects might well ignore its directives entirely.

Fuyao Realm.

Ancestor Sikong Qing of the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect shot a glance toward the Profound Truth Realm's location, his eyes narrowing just a fraction.

Unfortunately, the current War Realm barred entry to Unity Realm powerhouses.

Otherwise, he would have eagerly hunted down Ning Qi of the Infinite Sword Sect to settle old scores.

For starters, four of his peak Venerables had fallen to Ning Qi's blade; secondly, Lord Zhanxuan—who had nearly ended him—undoubtedly tied back to Ning Qi, demanding retribution without fail.

Sikong Qing was convinced that Lord Zhanxuan couldn't shield Ning Qi this time around!

In his view, Lord Zhanxuan amounted to nothing more than a Harmonization True Monarch from some foreign Realm's Immortal Sect, safeguarding Ning Qi only because he served as their planted agent in the Profound Truth Realm.

However, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's oversight now enforced stability across all its Realms, banning cross-domain travel once the War Realm activated.

As a result, Lord Zhanxuan would surely face limitations, restricted to entering the War Realm solely from his own Spirit Domain.

Given the Fuyao Realm's proximity to the Profound Truth Realm, Sikong Qing's odds of crossing paths with Ning Qi inside the War Realm seemed promising—unlike Lord Zhanxuan, who probably hailed from a distant domain.

Within the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect's war party stood numerous Integration Realm experts, including a few teetering on the edge of Unity Realm, yet Sikong Qing held back from ordering them to pursue Ning Qi or the Infinite Sword Sect once inside.

He reasoned that since Ning Qi had slain four of his top venerables with ease, his subordinates stood no chance against such a foe.

Soon after, the cultivators from every domain surged forward into the War Realm portals all at the same time.

At the Profound Truth Alliance's central base, Ning Qi raised his hand in signal.

The vast forces of the Profound Truth Realm marched right behind him, plunging into the gateway as one!