Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 729 - 312: Bee Demon Queen

Having reached that conclusion, Ning Qi returned to discuss matters with the folks from the Profound Truth Realm.

He declared, "I've already pinpointed a node right underneath us, no more than a thousand miles away. Instead of pushing on to another spot, why not seize control here first?"

After listening to him, Sword Ancestor responded, "We'll stick to this approach."

The sect elders, Niu Dingtian included, all chimed in with their support.

Yet they cast uncertain looks toward the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect and the Bee Demon horde in front.

Niu Dingtian inquired, "Alliance Hierarch, what's the right moment for us to jump into the fight?"

The Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect and the Bee Demon swarm weren't any less formidable than the White Crane Immortal Sect they'd faced before.

Right now, both sides hadn't taken heavy losses, and the clash raged intensely; jumping in at this point wouldn't be ideal.

A faint smile crossed Ning Qi's lips as he replied, "Even as Alliance Hierarch, I can't call all the shots alone. If anyone's got solid plans, share them right away."

His words sparked a gleam in the cultivators' eyes.

It dawned on them that the Alliance Hierarch was sharing authority, giving them a shot at shaping the fight's choices.

Glances were swapped among them, followed by talks with their own sect's members.

The Profound Truth Realm's forces boasted a vast array of cultivators, packed with endless Primordial Spirit Realm and Void Path Realm experts, and even Integration Realm powerhouses had grown in numbers thanks to Ning Qi's guidance through the years.

Thus, only those with real clout in the forces could step up to talk.

From each sect, just a single voice rang out, belonging to the Sect Leader or an Ancestor.

Not all were sharp on tactics, so they turned to their sects' keenest minds on strategy, hashed out the fine points thoroughly, and then pitched their notions to the Alliance Hierarch.

Before long, a voice broke the silence.

Xia Xing, leader of the Celestial Star Upper Sect, spoke up:

"Alliance Hierarch, I think we can stick to the same playbook for the fights ahead, striking them by surprise and crushing them utterly.

That said, I'd toss in one extra idea: form dedicated squads to handle the Bee Demon swarm and the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect, letting those groups clash first to even things out before the rest dive in."

Once Xia Xing had his say, plenty with matching ideas held their tongues at once.

Xia Xing had built a strong reputation in the Profound Truth Realm's ranks and earned the Alliance Hierarch's respect. No one wanted to challenge his plan outright.

Ning Qi gave a nod and urged, "Go into more depth."

Xia Xing offered a courteous bow, grinning:

"The folks from the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect live up to their name with mastery over fire spells. We ought to ready a squad of water or ice spell users to clash against their flames."

"When it comes to the Bee Demon swarms, water or fire can hold them back, so sending in armies of water-ice spellcasters would work against them too."

All those gathered nodded in approval at his suggestions.

Niu Dingtian piped up abruptly, "I've got an addition to propose."

Eyes shifted toward him.

Niu Dingtian went on, "The Niu Mo Upper Sect stands as the sole Demon Race sect in the Profound Truth Realm, and we've got beings much like Bee Demons in our midst. So, I suggest we sneak in and snag the Bee Queen from her hive—that's bound to let us dominate the entire swarm of Bee Demon beasts."

Nods rippled through the group.

Luo Feiwo, Sect Leader of Luotian Upper Sect, spurred on by his son Luo Feiwo, also called Zhuang Chen, came forward and stated:

"Still, that Bee Queen clearly packs immense might at Extreme Venerable level and dwells in a hive brimming with defenses and formations. Who's got what it takes to bring her down?"

The group turned helpless gazes to Ning Qi, murmuring, "Our power falls short; we must ask the Alliance Hierarch to step in."

Ning Qi assured them, "I'll handle it."

In full view of the assembly, he pulled out a certain object—the black flood dragon from the first node.

Ning Qi hadn't killed the black flood dragon; he'd subdued it ages ago.

Now, it resembled a tiny insect, coiled meekly in Ning Qi's hand.

"Master!" the black flood dragon called out.

A wave of surprise hit the crowd briefly.

They'd overlooked the black flood dragon earlier and never imagined the Alliance Hierarch had turned it into a loyal ally.

Ning Qi explained, "The War Realm teems with savage beasts pulled from the Sea of Realms; snaring them gives us vital support, and I plan to bring mighty Bee Demons under my command too."

"Count me in for the fight too, little flood dragon!"

The black flood dragon lifted from Ning Qi's grasp and eagerly offered to join.

Joy spread across faces at the sight.

The Alliance Hierarch's methods proved brilliantly clever; he'd always aimed to enlist Sea of Realms beasts as reinforcements.

Sticking to this route meant fewer casualties on their side while swelling their ranks—a stroke of genius.

"Fine, you'll link up with the Fire Cultivators soon."

Ning Qi instructed the black flood dragon.

With a light flick, he set it free; it expanded to the size of a person and bowed politely with its claws to the gathering.

The black flood dragon had surrendered its Primordial Spirit Power long before, ready to heed Ning Qi's orders without any risk of betrayal.

Back during the scrap with the White Crane Immortal Sect, the dark flames it spat out outshone typical Fire Cultivators, and it was set to shine in this epic showdown.

Ning Qi scanned the group and queried, "Any more input?"

Someone from the Cyan Mist Upper Sect rose, not the Sect Leader or an Ancestor, but a familiar face to all.

This was True Man Bai Shan, forced by the Cyan Mist Upper Sect Leader into wedding his daughter—a tale famous throughout the Profound Truth Realm. His rising drew amused stares from many.

His presence naturally recalled the Cyan Mist Upper Sect Leader's daughter, massive and burly like a hill.

Folks quickly scanned around True Man Bai Shan, and there she was—a woman wide as a gate, staring at him with adoring eyes.

Laughter bubbled up from the crowd.

Even Ning Qi cracked a grin at Bai Shan's entrance.

True Man Bai Shan announced, "I've got an idea for the Alliance Hierarch."

"Go ahead!"

True Man Bai Shan spoke, a touch of complaint in his tone, "For those water strikes, we could blend in lightning power; combining the two would definitely throw them into chaos!"