Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 770 - 325: Teleporting Army

Qi Keqing cast her eyes over the troops she commanded.

Since parting from the Profound Truth Realm's forces, this stood as the second node they'd seized.

By claiming these two nodes, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will came down, granting a bounty of rule fragments as prizes.

Qi Keqing spoke to the assembly, "Right now, there's a topic I want to raise with all of you."

"Speak freely, Senior Sister Qi!" the group replied without delay.

After snatching two nodes consecutively, joy radiated across every countenance.

Thanks to the compass from Ning Qi, they escaped fumbling aimlessly through the war realm in hunt of nodes!

It not only cut down on precious time but also delivered massive rewards in short order!

Because of that, Qi Keqing declared:

"Domain Master Ning rescued us before and handed over this compass for node hunting. Even though he mentioned keeping the node spoils for ourselves, I'm suggesting we set aside twenty percent of whatever we earn from any nodes we take, no matter how many, and offer it to Domain Master Ning. What's your view on this?"

At these words, a momentary hush fell over the crowd.

A few agreed readily, but others held back.

To pull out a full twenty percent of their hard-won spoils and hand them to Ning Qi—truth be told, reluctance tugged at everyone's hearts.

The key issue was the sheer size of their group; splitting twenty percent already thinned shares per person, and deducting it further would slash individual portions even more.

Thus, it made sense that the team paused before answering.

In the ranks, Taoist Longshan and Ye Qinghe exchanged quiet words.

"Master, what's your take on Senior Sister Qi?" Ye Qinghe inquired.

Taoist Longshan gave a subtle nod and answered, "She gained from Jiu yet still plans to repay him. That's a praiseworthy trait in her!"

Ye Qinghe laughed lightly, "Why not bring Senior Sister Qi into the fold? She's got real talent and could assist Junior Brother Ning with plenty of duties!"

Taoist Longshan's cheeks flushed with irritation, "Are you courting a smack, teasing your master that way?"

Ye Qinghe let out a playful titter, her alluring gaze scanning the assembly, quietly gauging each person's response.

"Master, it looks like they're reluctant to hand over twenty percent of the spoils to Junior Brother Ning."

Taoist Longshan kept a neutral face and remarked, "Jiu has no use for such things; he never meant to claim them anyway. Still, if they do present it, they'll end up with far greater benefits in return, leaving your junior brother the one shortchanged."

Ye Qinghe added, "Of course. Junior Brother Ning always repays respect with even greater favor. The boons we've received from him dwarf anything we've offered back."

The pair bantered on casually, no longer fixated on the team's choice.

Their regard for Qi Keqing grew warmer, impressed by her upright nature.

By raising the issue at this moment, she allowed ample time for reflection. She avoided waiting until they faced Ning Qi to spring it. Such foresight showed real generosity.

It was plain that Qi Keqing truly aimed to show her thanks to Ning Qi.

Up front, Qi Keqing refrained from pressing them. She continued, "I won't compel anyone. Consider it merely my proposal; mull it over as you wish, but when we encounter Domain Master Ning next, you'll have to let me know your stance."

She drew forth the Soul-Searching Plate that Ning Qi had provided, pouring her spiritual power into it. At once, the device's needle buzzed and spun.

In the end, Qi Keqing watched the needle settle toward the southwest.

Qi Keqing abruptly lifted her hand and commanded, "All troops, advance to the southwest."

The Fuyao Realm forces shouted back, "Understood!"

They now mimicked the style Ning Qi used to guide the Profound Truth Realm's army, having seen it up close.

They first pinpointed the node's spot via the compass, then concealed their auras as the whole force moved toward it!

Fierce winds whipped by Qi Keqing's ears, sending her flowing hair whipping wildly.

She preferred forgoing magical shields against the gusts; rather, she relished the raw battering, as if charging straight into the gale.

Spearheading the assault, she carried the bearing of a true commander.

Soon enough, Qi Keqing thrust up her hand in a halt signal.

The followers braked sharply, floating motionless in the sky, poised for Qi Keqing's orders.

Qi Keqing peered forward. Her spiritual sense had locked onto the node's position, yet shockingly, known faces lingered nearby!

She called out right away, "Are you here for vengeance?"

The mention of revenge sparked fire in the group's eyes.

"Senior Sister Qi, is it possible that Sikong Lan and his crew are at the node up ahead?"

As the Fuyao Realm army pressed on, compelled to stay hidden, Qi Keqing picked three stealth experts—besides herself—to station at the flanks and rear.

These four stayed utterly covert, stretching their spiritual senses across all sides for scouting and watchfulness!

The rest of the cultivators got strict orders against probing with their senses.

Qi Keqing grinned, "Fate loves throwing foes together. We've bumped into him at last!"

The name Sikong Lan stirred bitter fury in all, teeth grinding with the urge to tear him apart!

Having crossed paths now, how could they skip settling the score for his earlier treachery?

Yet one worry persisted, prompting a question:

"Senior Sister Qi, remember the Mountain and Sea Realm Will's decree: same-realm cultivators can't slay one another, with harsh penalties. How do we even the score with Sikong Lan?"

This reminder plunged the team into deep frustration.

They burned to eliminate Sikong Lan but dreaded the Realm Will's wrath.

Sikong Lan had the gall to turn traitor exactly because of that very protection.

Qi Keqing keenly assessed the scene before them.

She spotted Sikong Lan and his band clashing against the five-headed World Sea Fierce Beast.