Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 700 - 303: Node_2

"Cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Realm face even harsher suppression. Naturally, this comes from the initial reports our intelligence squad has compiled; expect shifts as the surroundings adapt."

Upon these words, the assembly recalled the Tiger Shark Fierce Beast that had assaulted them earlier.

Even though it lingered in the late Void Path Realm, subduing it demanded fifty percent extra exertion from the team compared to normal.

Xia Xing then remarked, "We initially assess that this area curbs cultivators from the Vast Realm just as much, so rest easy on that front."

At this assurance, the group's faces eased somewhat.

Xia Xing pressed on, "Perhaps you're curious about any advantages this location offers?"

A quick grin crossed his face as he declared, "Absolutely, there are plenty. The spiritual qi flows thicker and richer here than in the revitalized Profound Truth Realm, packed with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures absent from the outer lands. Gather them up every time you spot one."

"That said, prior to anything else, please turn over any mysterious finds to our Intelligence Testing Group right away. Our alchemy and artifact refining experts among the cultivators will evaluate their worth."

The listeners also surmised where these enigmatic objects stemmed from.

They might hail from the Vast Realm beyond or get pulled in from the Sea of Realms.

Witnessing Xia Xing's structured briefing, Ning Qi felt quite pleased and chimed in.

"Anyone who uncovers unknown treasures and delivers them first to the Intelligence Department will receive equivalent-value materials as a reward from the Profound Truth Alliance."

This news sparked delight across the crowd.

Sticking with the Alliance Hierarch truly brings handsome rewards.

Afterward, Ning Qi kept sensing the inner dynamics.

Shockingly, the restriction on him proved mild, slashing his might by merely one-third.

Unlike the rest, who dropped to half power, Ning Qi fared far superior.

A brief reflection revealed the cause to Ning Qi.

His cultivation drew not solely from the Mountain and Sea Realm but also the True Martial Realm and the Sea of Realms' essence.

After all, the True Martial Realm pulls rules nonstop from the Sea of Realms to fuel itself, indirectly empowering Ning Qi even after reincarnation.

Should he covertly tap his original body's force, the suppression might weaken further.

Besides himself, every reincarnate from the True Martial Realm held some edge over Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators.

Ning Qi soared upward, extending his Primordial Spirit Power in all directions.

His spiritual sense spanned 300 miles, double the reach of a typical Integration Realm cultivator.

Ning Qi pulled back his Primordial Spirit Power and mulled over it inwardly.

From that scan moments ago, Ning Qi grasped the scene with sharper clarity.

This war realm differs from the Mountain and Sea Realm's Spirit Domain or the Vast Realm, lacking full rules.

Crafted on purpose for conflict, it surpasses even the True Martial Realm in that regard.

Yet, its energy and rules feel far milder than those in the Sea of Realms.

Therefore, Ning Qi mused that swallowing a vast chunk of this war realm could let the present True Martial Realm integrate it outright.

Along this path, his original body's prowess—not just hitting Small Success in the Rule Realm—might surge toward Great Success!

Such thoughts ignited eagerness in Ning Qi, marking it as his long-term aim.

For the moment, though, dwelling among Profound Truth Realm cultivators, he couldn't reveal his schemes and needed to plot with care.

Plus, he had to steer clear of alerting the wills of the two realms, lest he court disaster.

Soon enough, a fresh batch of intelligence arrived from the war realm scouts.

Xia Xing, beaming with joy, reported to Ning Qi, "Alliance Hierarch, we've located a realm node westward!"

A realm node marks a key spot in the war realm where the two realms' cultivators clash.

It resembles a capture point for territorial battles between realms in this war zone.

Securing a realm node and erecting a Mountain and Sea altar there allows drawing in more Mountain and Sea Realm willpower, steadily overwhelming the Vast Realm's will.

Like a board game, it advances incrementally toward the Vast Realm's core, nibbling away at it bit by bit.

Hence, Ning Qi addressed the group:

"We've found a node, making it our immediate destination."

"Fierce beasts will surely guard the node, so stay on high alert!"

The cultivators chorused back, "Yes!"

Ning Qi held back one warning, about watching for Vast Realm cultivators and possibly Mountain and Sea Realm intruders from other domains.

Should rivals find that node, clashes were unavoidable.

Still, all grasped this implicit order without issue.

Their mission wasn't tourism or simple beast slaying from the Sea of Realms; foes encompassed Vast Realm cultivators and maybe allies from other Mountain and Sea domains.

Ning Qi commanded, "Head to the node!"

"Yes!"

At once, the cultivators surged ahead like a rushing wave.

Their ranks lacked any sect-based order, fully disorganized.

Half a year of drills had forged a special teamwork vibe among Profound Truth Realm cultivators.

Intelligence gatherers now joined the core intel unit.

Defenders formed a dedicated squad, ready to stand firm against enemy cultivator assaults.

Assault units, sealing teams, and more filled specialized roles.

Fu Chen hovered close to Ning Qi.

Staring at Ning Qi's figure, he zoned out briefly.

Fu Chen had spent five months in the Infinite Sword Sect.

These months at Profound Truth Alliance headquarters, mingling with diverse sect members, brought huge gains from Ning Qi's tutelage, pushing him to late Void Path Realm.

He had finally matched his old rivals' pace.

Yet during this time, he truly saw Ning Qi's might, beyond mere power.

Ning Qi's lessons cut to the heart, illuminating the cultivation road vividly for them.

Moreover, Ning Qi's vast generosity shamed Fu Chen by comparison.

Ning Qi took him in partly due to his master Wei Wuya's aid, yet never skimped on guidance, instructing him hands-on multiple times.

Each session left Fu Chen red-faced, highlighting the vast gap between them.

What scared Fu Chen was his own pride yielding to hidden admiration for Ning Qi.

His master Wei Wuya joined the war realm expedition too.

But now, the old guide didn't stick by him, choosing instead to bind to the ring on Ning Qi's finger.

Fu Chen realized this century-plus companion had forged an ironclad tie with Ning Qi.

Pre-entry, the Sect Leader apparently struck a deal with his master.

These days, though, Fu Chen stood outside such matters.

Ning Qi advanced steadily with the bulk of the force.

His mind slipped into the ring he wore.

Right away, a venerable, deferential voice echoed, "Domain Master!"

Lately, Wei Wuya's power had leaped ahead too. Before, near Fu Chen, he barely edged into early Integration Realm.

In just months, Ning Qi boosted him to late Integration Realm, aligning their strengths.

They chatted often, delving into Blood Fire Immortal Sect secrets from his history.

At last, Ning Qi eyed the Harmonization Profound Skill Fu Chen offered.

It detailed a premier Blood Fire Immortal Sect method named "Golden Sun Body Forging Art."

As a Harmonization Profound Skill, it tied deeply to Harmonization Realm practice, exploring rule-formed life creation.

Ning Qi distilled its core and forged a superior, fuller edition dubbed "Solar Body Forging Art."

He distributed it to all Integration Realm members in the Profound Truth Alliance.

Gratitude exploded among them instantly.

Long ago, the top four Upper Sects of Northern and Southern Domains hunted vainly for Harmonization Profound Skills. Now the Alliance Hierarch shared one—and an upgraded take—thrilling everyone to the brink.

Naturally, Ning Qi's rendition wasn't his sole possession.

Merging True Martial Immortal Sect remnants, he crafted an ultimate refinement, the "Lunar Solar Divine Art," kept for personal practice.