Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 775 - 326: The Greatest Harvest (Part 2)
Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
He had originally planned to suggest a 'surprise attack,' yet he hesitated, not wanting to offend Qianying's sense of honor.
Qianying gave a nod, 'We'll follow Brother Kuang's plan!'
The pair shared a covert look, oblivious to the fact that Ning Qi had already guided his forces through teleportation to a location twenty miles from the node.
Using his primary compass, Ning Qi swiftly located the spatial position of the one he'd handed to Qi Keqing.
Possessing these coordinates and sharing the war realm, Ning Qi effortlessly directed the troops from both domains to arrive here via teleport.
Yet, rather than jumping straight to the compass's spot, Ning Qi selected a position twenty miles distant.
This was primarily to evade any potential traps, and also because, despite the vast sizes of the Profound Truth Realm and Langya Domain forces, facing two Domain Masters meant heavy losses if spotted by foes.
Ning Qi's decision to bring along the armies from both domains stemmed from the Vast Realm now having just one remaining force, possibly located here.
Moreover, once the two Domain Masters were handled, the Mountain and Sea Realm's three-domain army would unite fully within this war realm.
At that moment, Ning Qi could assign missions more conveniently with all gathered in one spot for commands.
To Ning Qi's left stood Sword Ancestor with the Profound Truth Realm troops, while on his right were Zhu Yanchuan and his two allies alongside the Langya Domain forces.
Earlier, during the teleportation portal's activation, Ning Qi had enveloped both armies in a stealth formation, ensuring they remained undetected even after arrival.
Without his breakthrough to Perfection of the Integration Realm or the Domain Master powers granted by the Mountain and Sea Realm Will, Ning Qi couldn't have dared to set up such a stealth array right under the noses of two opposing Domain Masters.
Things had changed now, though. As a Domain Master himself, bolstered by his past as a Realm Lord, Ning Qi could fool not just Domain Masters but even Unity Realm Ancestors.
The sole feat beyond his current reach was hiding from the Two Realms' will.
Trailing Ning Qi, the two armies gazed ahead in stunned silence.
The Profound Truth Realm folks were accustomed to obeying Ning Qi, but this marked the Langya Domain army's debut battle under his lead, filling their eyes with astonishment.
They were astounded; how was warfare supposed to unfold this way?
Heavens, these forces could traverse endless spatial gaps in mere moments and materialize close to adversaries. Utterly frightening!
Right then, Zhu Yanchuan and his two allies felt their awe of Ning Qi's immense strength surge even higher.
Just who was this powerhouse?
With powers like these, couldn't he conquer the entire war realm?
They felt profound relief that Ning Qi hailed from the Mountain and Sea Realm, and gratitude beyond measure for aligning with him.
Though compelled to pledge loyalty to Ning Qi earlier, now they'd stick by him through life and death!
The cultivator armies shadowed Ning Qi without a word, eyes fixed forward with rapt attention.
For cultivators, a mere twenty miles allowed clear visibility to the unaided eye.
In the distance, two weary forces rested on the ground, those of Qi Keqing and Sikong Lan.
'Sikong Lan's group is present as well?'
Hatred etched across Sword Ancestor's gaunt features, mirrored by the Profound Truth Realm army.
Zhu Yanchuan and his companions couldn't fathom the intense animosity toward Sikong Lan and his followers; they held their tongues and questions.
From reports by Qi Keqing and the True Martial Realm cultivators, Ning Qi already knew everyone assembled here.
His eyes locked onto Kuang Shanqing, the Divine Wind Domain Master.
Cross-legged in the emptiness, Kuang Shanqing looked like a patient old angler awaiting a strike, evidently anticipating Ning Qi's arrival.
Ning Qi gauged his strength as marginally surpassing Chi Xiazi's.
His glance slid beyond Kuang Shanqing and scanned the area, yet the Hundred Beasts Domain Master eluded his sight.
Realization dawned on Ning Qi, who thought, 'Planning to catch me off guard? Hmph!'
He shaped a sword sign, drew it across his eyes, and a golden gleam ignited in them; the Golden Pupil of Illusion-breaking sprang to life!
Instantly, nothing in the space around Kuang Shanqing stayed hidden.
Moments later, Ning Qi detected an odd presence and zeroed in intently.
The golden pupil shattered deceptions, delving straight to the truth!
There, a silhouette lurked low like a prowling leopard, surrounded by subtle beast apparitions.
Those beast shades granted the concealing might, erasing all traces of that individual's aura.
Another Domain Master of equal caliber might have missed it entirely, but against Ning Qi, the foe lacked the cunning.
'Where's the Divine Wind Domain's army?' Ning Qi wondered.
Given the setup, no purpose remained for the Profound Truth Realm or Langya Domain armies to show themselves, lest they suffer stray attacks from the enemy.
Ning Qi promptly ordered, 'Only two Domain Masters lurk here, alone. Stay put for your protection.'
Sword Ancestor and the rest jolted in surprise.
Two Domain Masters? But why did only one show?
The Profound Truth Realm contingent trusted Ning Qi implicitly. If the Alliance Hierarch declared it, it held true. Five Domain Masters or more? They'd believe he could manage.
Zhu Yanchuan and his allies felt a surge of emotion at the words, harboring some fear, but witnessing the Profound Truth Realm's assured demeanor eased their concerns somewhat.
Trusting Ning Qi was their sole path now.
'Once I'm done with those two, if Sikong Lan and his crew survive, encircle them!'
'Understood!'
With orders issued, Ning Qi vanished before them in a flash, creeping silently toward Kuang Shanqing.