Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 746 - 316: Unwavering Resolve (Part 4)
Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Qi Keqing places her trust in the honorable character of Ning Qi's followers!
Elder Li appeared to let out a heavy sigh, his voice laced with bitterness as he spoke, "Senior Sister Qi, I'm at a loss for words with you. I'll go along with your decision here, but should things turn out poorly in the end, I'll without a doubt rally my group and break away from the primary army, much like Sikong Lan did!"
Qi Keqing's gaze turned icy as her eyes narrowed, "Very well, let's proceed as you wish!"
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Ning Qi and his companions observed how both fronts remained caught in intense, unresolved clashes.
Their forces stood in prime shape, poised to advance whenever needed.
The Sword Ancestor inquired, "Is it time for us to strike now?"
Ning Qi gave a subtle nod, glancing toward the group trailing him and seeing the fiery determination blazing in their stares, all awaiting his signal.
Naturally, a few among them preferred to hold off a bit more, aiming to seize the most advantageous moment.
The ideal scenario would involve the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect and the opposing factions exhausting each other fully before launching an assault, ensuring a smooth victory!
Ning Qi dashed those notions aside, declaring with gravity, "Get set to move out!"
A grin crossed the Sword Ancestor's face; his direct nature had always been evident, and he truly abhorred the idea of Qi Keqing's troops endlessly clashing with the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect while they lurked in the shadows.
That said, his candor was reserved solely for those who merited it.
Had it been the traitor Sikong Lan instead, the Sword Ancestor would have happily stayed on the periphery without a second thought.
The Sword Ancestor questioned, "Where do we launch our initial assault?"
Ning Qi had zero plans to split his troops for dual engagements; instead, he aimed to gather every fighter and swiftly claim one battlefield.
He instructed, "We target this spot; Qi Keqing's side can endure. After securing here, we'll rush to aid them."
The Sword Ancestor replied, "Understood!"
With Ning Qi's directives rippling through the ranks, the entire force swiftly readied itself, arrays unfolding as they encircled the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect cultivators locked in combat with the Sea of Realms' savage beasts below—drawing from their prior experience against other Vast Realm experts!
All held their breaths tensely, merely anticipating Ning Qi's order!
Ning Qi positioned himself at the heart of the formation and abruptly thrust his hand forward!
The Sword Ancestor charged ahead without delay, his blade slicing through the air. He selected a flawless position, aiming a devastating blow at the trio of Extreme Venerables from the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect down below!
Swish!
The eerie, silent sword glided forth without a whisper, carrying boundless sword intent alongside the piercing gleam of its edge.
Wherever the sword light traveled, it tore straight through the emptiness.
The three Extreme Venerables, entangled in combat with the Sea of Realms' five mighty demon kings, were abruptly hit by the incoming sword radiance.
The five mighty demon kings froze in shock!
The Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect members stood equally stunned!
In that split second of confusion, the Profound Truth Realm forces unleashed their barrage all at once, hurling a torrent of ice-based techniques intertwined with tempests straight downward.
Next surged the water-based onslaughts, coalescing into an enormous wave that crashed upon the foes below.
Right on its heels, those skilled in thunder techniques leaped into the fray, channeling innumerable lightning strikes into the watery expanse.
Sizzle!
These three assault types plummeted nearly together, striking their marks in a flash.
The combatants below, mired in their brutal stalemate, remained utterly unaware of the concealed force lurking close by, biding its time for the ideal strike.
The onslaught arrived without warning; upon impact, it guaranteed total dominance.
In a heartbeat, the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect's experts and the Sea of Realms' five ferocious beasts found themselves swallowed by the Profound Truth Realm army's furious barrage.
Abruptly, myriad vital auras were snuffed out.
The uproar from this clash inevitably drew the attention of Qi Keqing's group.
Their actions halted briefly as they all turned toward the scene, utterly astonished.
Qi Keqing and her allies managed to stay composed; they were aware of Ning Qi and his band's existence, having witnessed him dismantle another Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect unit earlier.
Still, numerous among them hadn't anticipated Ning Qi making his move right then.
Particularly Elder Li, whose aged features twisted into an embarrassed grimace, given his recent push for Qi Keqing to reveal Ning Qi's hidden presence.
If they had unmasked them, would Ning Qi's forces have pulled off such a feat?
Qi Keqing fixed her gaze on Ning Qi, a spark of insight flashing in her eyes.
She realized in that instant that Ning Qi was far from the small-minded sort like Sikong Lan!