Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 758 - 319: Invincible (Part 4)

Qi Keqing spoke up without delay, "Domain Master Ning, I, Qi Keqing, refuse to take these. It's not merely my own opinion; I'm convinced that no one in the Fuyao Realm would ever agree to them."

She turned to her troops and inquired, "What about all of you?"

The soldiers gazed at the fragments of rules, a trace of hesitation visible in their expressions, yet they chimed in one by one:

"Senior Sister Qi speaks wisely. Domain Master Ning has already saved us, so we definitely won't accept these items."

Ning Qi gave a faint nod and remarked, "Are you certain you don't desire them?"

Qi Keqing abruptly declared, "If Domain Master Ning insists on offering us a gift, then I, Qi Keqing, boldly ask for one favor from Domain Master Ning. I'm curious if Domain Master Ning will consent."

A flicker appeared in Ning Qi's gaze, as though he detected an undercurrent, and he replied, "Speak your mind."

Qi Keqing held firm to the core purpose of accompanying Ning Qi on this journey and pressed on, "I'm wondering if the Domain Master possesses a compass capable of locating node sites. Should there be a spare, might you bestow one upon the Fuyao Realm?"

After careful consideration, she concluded that seeking a compass for node detection would prove more valuable than claiming those rule fragments.

Qi Keqing preferred to claim the nodes through her own efforts and earn the rewards from the Mountain and Sea Realm's will, instead of relying on handouts from others.

Ning Qi hesitated for a brief moment before responding promptly, "Very well, if that's what you seek, I'll provide it to you."

Delight bloomed on Qi Keqing's face as she expressed, "My deepest gratitude, Domain Master Ning."

Ning Qi swiftly produced a spirit stone, channeling divine power through it, and in a flash, forged a Soul-Searching Plate, which he passed to Qi Keqing.

Once she held it, Qi Keqing examined it closely for a short while, infused it with magical power, and watched as the needle pointed toward the southeast direction.

Joy lit up her features even more, though a sudden recollection prompted her to question:

"Does obtaining this Soul-Searching Plate pose any interference for you, Domain Master Ning?"

Her intent was obvious to all present.

She worried that simultaneous detection of a node by both sides might force a confrontation—would she need to clash with the Profound Truth Realm's forces?

Had she not yet grasped the might of the Profound Truth Realm earlier, such concerns might have lingered, but now she recognized the futility.

Ning Qi assured her, "Items I create are designed without any such clashes."

Qi Keqing nodded, yet it appeared she had more on her mind.

Ning Qi discerned her unspoken worries instantly and added, "Rest easy, I haven't placed any limits on it—you'll detect more than just minor nodes."

A bright smile crossed Qi Keqing's face as she affirmed, "I, Qi Keqing, place full faith in Domain Master Ning's integrity."

Ning Qi's generosity wasn't for show; his true aim in entering the realm of war had never been to aid the Mountain and Sea Realm in claiming extra lands against the Vast Realm.

Even as he secured various nodes before, he focused on unraveling the inner workings and drawing nearer to the wills of both realms.

With his grasp now firm on small, medium, and large nodes, Ning Qi showed little interest in seizing additional or grander ones.

So, there was no reason to alter the compass handed to Qi Keqing in any way.

Still, Ning Qi kept one detail under wraps.

The compass provided to Qi Keqing operated as intended, but it was his basic prototype, limited to sensing directions alone.

After gathering sufficient insights, Ning Qi had refined the Soul-Searching Plate to pinpoint three nodes simultaneously, detailing their positions, scales, and ranges with precision.

The version for Qi Keqing served as a linked device, allowing Ning Qi to monitor every node she located.

Moreover, he had incorporated an extra capability into her compass.

"Crises abound in the realm of war, rendering typical communication useless beyond set ranges. Yet my compass maintains links regardless of distance."

"Should trouble arise, don't hesitate to reach out via the compass. The Profound Truth Realm borders the Fuyao Realm, bound in our shared alliance—we can support one another amid the battles."

At these words, Qi Keqing cast a profound glance toward Ning Qi.

Though Ning Qi framed it as reciprocal help, she realized their current state offered scant aid to him; he was merely extending a lifeline, ready to lend his strength.

For an instant, Qi Keqing revisited her earlier notion of allying closely with Ning Qi.

But visions of the Jade Light Immortal Sect's integration scenes resurfaced in her thoughts, compelling her to abandon the plan yet again.