Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 783 - 329: Six Hidden Nodes

Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Ning Qi awakens within the Wind God Painting and confronts the two ferocious Cyan Dragons infused with the Saint Ancestor's power, deploying the Taiyin Sun God Technique to form a protective Tai Chi Diagram that withstands their assault, pushing him back only ten miles. Shocked by Ning Qi's resilience, Kuang Shanqing watches in disbelief as his faith in the Saint Ancestor's invincibility crumbles, allowing Ning Qi to seize the painting, absorb the dragons back into it, and suppress Kuang Shanqing with a massive hand. The relieved armies of the Profound Truth, Fuyao, and Langya Domains approach, while Fuyao's Elder Li proposes offering three-tenths of their spoils to Ning Qi in gratitude.

Ning Qi had already dealt with every single one of the three Domain Lords from the Vast Realm.

Interestingly, the Fuyao Realm forces under Qi Keqing's command happened to be there during all three occasions, observing the events from the edges.

With the arrival of the Profound Truth Realm troops and the Langya Domain forces, they figured out that within this war realm, just three cultivators from both the Mountain and Sea Realm and the Vast Realm had made entry.

As a result, by wiping out those three Domain Lords, Ning Qi stood unrivaled as the top figure in this battle realm.

Elder Li Chikui brought up allocating three-tenths of their gains to Ning Qi, now fully aware of this fact.

Qi Keqing pondered this and grasped the reason behind Li Chikui's sudden shift.

Earlier, she had offered two-tenths of the Fuyao Realm army’s spoils to Ning Qi, and now with an extra tenth added, it served as compensation for Domain Master Ning rescuing them yet again.

"Do all of you agree?" Qi Keqing inquired of the Fuyao Realm members.

They all gazed at her and nodded in agreement without exception.

Qi Keqing grinned and declared, "Showing gratitude is the true essence of Fuyao Realm cultivators!"

Soon after, the three armies drew near to Ning Qi.

In the void, the three armies arranged themselves in formation, with every individual's gaze brimming with respect toward Ning Qi.

Qi Keqing took the lead in speaking, "Domain Master Ning, you saved our Fuyao Realm army once more, and words fail us in thanking you, so please receive our respectful bow!"

Leading the way, she had the Fuyao Realm followers behind her, all bending low in salute to Ning Qi.

The Langya Domain army, seeing this from nearby, felt their resolve stir and considered themselves fortunate to encounter Domain Master Ning in this war realm as they beheld the composed Ning Qi.

Zhu Yanchuan and his two companions weren't naive; they clearly recognized Ning Qi's present standing.

Inside a war realm devoid of any Unity Realm cultivators, Ning Qi reigned supreme and unbeatable!

The trio couldn't resist remembering Ning Qi's earlier words about dominating other war realms. Back then, it seemed utterly improbable to them, yet now the possibility loomed right in front.

Regarding the Profound Truth Realm army, every member held their head high and chest out, feeling immense pride because their Domain Master and Sect Leader earned such reverence from cultivators of another realm.

Ning Qi gave a faint nod, acknowledging the solemn tribute from the Fuyao Realm army.

Qi Keqing and the rest gradually straightened up, and she continued, "Keqing had earlier suggested combining our forces with Domain Master Ning, yet to guarantee a seamless handover of command to the sect's Unity Realm elders, we ultimately held off on finalizing the agreement with Domain Master Ning."

She bowed once more to Ning Qi, "At present, after Domain Master Ning rescued us, we'd have met our end long ago without you, thus this time Keqing gladly steps down from command, imploring Domain Master Ning to grant my wish!"

Hearing this, Ning Qi felt a touch of astonishment.

After all, Qi Keqing, known for her strength and self-reliance, chose to surrender her command at this juncture.

However, circumstances had evolved since then, and Ning Qi held little enthusiasm for guiding the three armies now.

He turned his gaze toward Zhu Yanchuan and the Langya Domain group, who were intently observing him. As their eyes met, broad smiles spread across their faces, and they bowed over and over.

Qi Keqing, unclear on why Ning Qi remained silent while eyeing the Langya Domain heads, grew confused.

Ning Qi then remarked, "Qi Keqing, they too requested that I take charge of the Langya Domain army, yet I turned them down!"

Qi Keqing was stunned and uttered an "ah".

From parting ways with Ning Qi until reuniting now, mere moments had passed.

In that brief interval, she hadn't anticipated that Ning Qi would connect with the Langya Domain, guide their two armies here, and rescue them.

The three from Langya Domain proved shrewder than she had, promptly offering to yield their leadership.

Still, Ning Qi declined!

Qi Keqing truly couldn't fathom the events of that short period, especially since accepting her offer would make Ning Qi the leader of the three armies, commanding the cultivators from the Mountain and Sea Realm’s three domains.

Such vast power was a fantasy for Qi Keqing; if in her place, she'd seize it without hesitation.

But Ning Qi had transformed.

"Domain Master Ning, I can't guess your thoughts, but Keqing’s offer comes from the heart, and I’m sure the Langya Domain cultivators share this sentiment."

Zhu Yanchuan chuckled and added, "We truly align with that view, having even sworn a Heavenly Path Oath, though Domain Master Ning possesses a superior plan for seizing the war realms."

Ning Qi gestured toward the ground and stated, "We can talk about this down there!"

All responded at once, "Yes!"

With that, the three armies touched down on the surface, arranging in a fan-like array.

Organized by cultivation level, those fewer in number but stronger stood nearer to Ning Qi, while the less powerful ones filled the rear.

As Ning Qi settled onto the ground and motioned for the others to join him, they complied and took seats.

Confronting the initial challenge of the war realm, every face showed the demeanor of attentive pupils, eagerly awaiting his words.

Ning Qi surveyed the group before announcing:

"With the three armies now assembled, I'll pick up where I left off in our earlier discussion."

Qi Keqing and the rest sharpened their focus, aware that Ning Qi's topic tied into his rejection of commanding the three armies.

Sure enough, Ning Qi went on, "I’ve eliminated every major threat from the Vast Realm here, leaving only Kuang Shanqing's Divine Wind Domain army; handling them falls to you next."

"Domain Master, don’t worry; you’ve handled the mightiest three Domain Lords, so the leftovers are ours to tackle with the three armies."

Ning Qi nodded.