Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 792 - 333: Cross-Domain (Part 2)

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Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
The Sword Ancestor urged Ning Qi to prioritize his own cultivation, a sentiment echoed by the entire Profound Truth Realm group, but Ning Qi instead used most of the Rule Fragments from conquered nodes to dramatically boost their strengths, enabling many breakthroughs and elevating their power to rival top-tier Spirit Domains. With enhanced forces, Ning Qi led his army to the barrier dividing the Southeast War Domain's sub-domains, where the mechanics allow Unity Realm experts to enter based on node control proportions. The Fuyao and Langya Realm armies arrived, presenting their promised benefits to Ning Qi as preparations for cross-realm combat began.

Following that, Qi Keqing and his companions directed their attention to the semi-transparent gray shield in front of them.

At present, every node throughout this war realm stands fully controlled, rendering the internal space incredibly steady, save for the shield, which stays somewhat vulnerable.

It's exactly on account of these delicate shields that Unity Realm powerhouses can't access it just yet.

Should they force their way in, the shield would definitely shatter!

Ning Qi pulled out an item—the Mountain and Sea Seal bestowed on him by the Mountain and Sea Realm.

He flung it toward the shield.

Right away, the seal, which started fist-sized, quickly expanded, forming a round, solid portal in the shield.

Ning Qi looked at the newly created entrance.

The entrance lacked clarity, but it somewhat mirrored a teleportation portal.

"Follow me!"

"Yes!"

Ning Qi stepped through the entrance first.

The group went after him.

...

While Ning Qi moved across domains, at that very time in the Vast Realm.

The Saint Ancestor’s lethal command had already been broadcast by the Vast Realm Will over the full extent of the war realm.

"Domain Masters of the Vast Realm entering the war realm, heed me, the enemy cultivators have seized a small domain, if you don’t act quickly, the Mountain and Sea Realm will sooner or later invade our Vast Realm!"

All Vast Realm Domain Masters inside the war realm felt stunned when they heard this!

"How is it possible?" someone cried out in astonishment.

Others grumbled, "How long has it been, and the enemy can already occupy a small domain? The Vast Realm cultivators there are worthless!"

A person nearby halted the grumbling.

"Why compare our own to worthless? Since the opponents have taken that small domain, the Vast Realm cultivators within must have perished completely!"

The one who'd called them worthless shifted their face abruptly, feeling embarrassed for the careless words, and was both shocked and angry at the prowess of the Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators.

The Vast Realm Will sent another message.

"Regardless of your thoughts, I now announce the Saint Ancestor’s decree!"

Vast Realm cultivators not yet clashing with Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators promptly bowed, declaring, "We heed the holy words."

"Vast Realm cultivators within the Northwest War Realm, heed the order: You must kill a cultivator named Ning Qi, his talent is extraordinary, and he is a great enemy of our Vast Realm!"

From the Vast Realm’s viewpoint, the Southeast War Realm holding Ning Qi and the others lay in the opposing direction, hence called the Southwest War Realm.

Straightaway, the Vast Realm Will projected Ning Qi’s appearance and details into every mind.

In the Northwest War Realm, Vast Realm cultivators from the upper and middle domains looked at each other.

Each wiped the chill sweat off their brows, obviously uneasy, and displaying a trace of dread.

They knew full well that those permitted into the Northwest War Realm hailed from specific Spirit Domains.

By now, their allies from the lower domains in the Vast Realm had all fallen, and their own power levels weren't much stronger, so how could they carry out the Saint Ancestor’s directive if Ning Qi cut them down?

As though detecting their hidden concerns, the Vast Realm Will messaged them directly:

"Rest assured, the Saint Ancestor has made other arrangements. Twenty Unity Realm experts have been chosen to enter the Northwest War Realm in self-slain form to aid you in dealing with Ning Qi."

Hearing this, the Vast Realm cultivators in the upper and middle domains let out relieved breaths.

"Realm Venerable, when will the Unity Realm cultivators dispatched by the Saint Ancestor arrive?"

The Vast Realm Will answered, "From the moment the Saint Ancestor got the message until deploying the cultivators and inserting them into the war realm, it will require at least half a two-hour period."

"Half a two-hour period?" The Central Domain Vast Realm cultivators seemed even more pressed, "Can Realm Venerable confirm if Ning Qi is about to cross domains?"

"I will check for one or two."

The Vast Realm Will promptly unleashed Realm Power, employing the widespread Vast Realm energy in the Central Domain as its senses.

Shortly after, the Vast Realm Will stated gravely, "Not good, that fellow is leading a large army to cross domains!"

"Then... what should we do now? Please decide, Realm Venerable!"

The Vast Realm Will thought for a short while before responding, "Pull back first toward the upper domain direction. With the enemy commanding three domain armies, you must avoid direct confrontation. Dodge as required."

It halted briefly and continued, "You should capture a node near the upper domain shield swiftly, letting my will descend completely. With my power protecting you, Ning Qi would not dare approach!"

At these words, all Vast Realm cultivators in the Southeast War Realm rushed toward the upper domain's direction without delay.

Among them, certain Vast Realm cultivators were still fighting Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators.

They showed no interest in persisting, opting instead for the blood escape technique to escape.

This sight baffled the Central Domain Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators!

What was going on? Were Vast Realm cultivators terrified of them?

Regrettably, no Vast Realm cultivator stayed behind to reveal the facts.

Ning Qi’s name echoed through the whole war realm, first recognized not by Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators, but by Vast Realm cultivators ahead.

To flee at the sound of his name, Ning Qi’s fame was truly terrifying!

Yet it was just this dreaded reputation that made the Vast Realm single him out, setting a fatal ambush, with twenty self-slain Unity Realm experts ready to enter the war realm.

...

In the Central Domain of the Southeast War Realm.

This domain exceeds the upper and lower ones in scale, and holds greater strategic value.

Right now, Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators split into two major forces, excluding some minor scouting squads.

One force was headed by the Celestial Fire Realm Army, while the other merged the Earth Gold Realm and Vine Wood Realm troops.

The Celestial Fire Realm's leader, Brahma Heaven, possessed exceptional talent, a fiery temperament, and topped the strength among the three domains.

Thus, he commanded the Celestial Fire Realm army by himself, chasing after Vast Realm cultivators.

Before long, a scouting team soared back to their ranks.

"Reporting to Commander Brahma Heaven, during our scouting, we clashed with a band of Vast Realm cultivators. Amid the two armies' fight, they abruptly got some command and fled north without reason. Unsure of their plan, we’ve come back to inform Commander Brahma Heaven for your judgment!"

"Hmm?"

Brahma Heaven, on hearing this, burst into loud laughter, "Did they learn of my fame and thus run away in fear?"

The Celestial Fire Realm troops nearby all displayed keen anticipation.

"Commander Brahma Heaven, send us out to chase them and reveal their scheme!"

Brahma Heaven brushed it off with a wave, "No need for that, this Commander couldn't find the Vast Realm cultivators earlier, but now that they've appeared, the army will advance with me for an assault. We must claim all nodes in this domain fast and strive to lead as the top army!"

His subordinates lifted their weapons and treasures, yelling, "Strive to lead as the top army!"

Among the ranks, advisors stepped forward warily, saluting, "Commander Brahma Heaven, caution is key. From my analysis of previous clashes with Vast Realm cultivators, those in this domain are typically more powerful than us!"

"Though Commander Brahma Heaven’s might is unmatched, if they’re intentionally drawing us into pursuit, it might spell trouble."

Brahma Heaven huffed disdainfully, "You overthink it, such a prime chance can't slip away. Enough talk!"

The advisor creased his brow but didn't press on, stepping back right away.

Still, a feeling of frustration toward Brahma Heaven’s inflexibility persisted.

In the group, plenty of reincarnated folks from the True Martial Realm existed naturally.

Abruptly, their Communication Jade Scrolls buzzed quietly.

They all trembled slightly and at once scanned with Spiritual Sense.

"Where are the True Martial Realm cultivators in this domain among the armies? Send your details back!"

Spotting the Realm Lord’s message, they kept outward composure but inwardly rejoiced.

The Realm Lord has arrived!

With the Realm Lord here, no foes remain in this domain!

Without hesitation, every True Martial Realm cultivator shared the domain's intel with Ning Qi.

...

Ning Qi guided three major armies into the Central Domain.

Once inside, he discreetly reached out to the True Martial Realm cultivators to grasp the local conditions, as the proverb states, "Know thyself, know thy enemy, a hundred battles and never peril!"