Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 795 - 334: Calm Before the Storm_3

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Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
The three Sword Ancestors received enhanced compasses from Ning Qi, revealing a detailed map of Central Domain nodes and alerting them to the Vast Realm's Three Domains cultivators converging on the upper region. Excited by Ning Qi's ingenuity, they deepened their resolve to follow him, recognizing his indispensable role in their campaign. Zhu Yanchuan voiced concerns that the Vast Realm Will might target Ning Qi directly, prompting worry among the group, but Ning Qi dismissed the threat calmly before departing to leave them in command of their armies. As Ning Qi ventured alone through the Central Domain, the Sword Ancestors pledged to share the burden and support him in the unfolding conflict.

Concerning any potential plot from the Vast Realm directed at him?

Should he manage to resolve it, he'll deal with it without effort; otherwise, he'll retreat to a hidden spot where the enemy can't locate him anyway.

Except if they carry a special item from the Vast Realm capable of sensing his location.

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Those retreating forces from the Three Domains of the Vast Realm would never guess that the dreaded Ning Qi had no plans to team up with the Celestial Fire Realm's Three Domain troops to swiftly wipe them out.

As for the choices made by Sword Ancestor and his companions amid these events, Ning Qi decided to stay neutral and uninvolved.

Be it seizing the leftover nodes in the Central Domain or partnering with the Mountain and Sea Realm's practitioners there, Ning Qi intended to leave it all to them.

Yet, despite Ning Qi's indifference, certain folks in the Central Domain might not overlook the matter so easily.

Right then, the Celestial Fire Realm's forces were rapidly advancing toward the Upper Domain under the command of Brahma Heaven.

Brahma Heaven had always been haughty and self-assured. When he heard the Vast Realm's cultivators were in retreat, he figured his own fame was what scared them off.

He couldn't pass up such a prime chance, so he promptly directed his troops to chase after the fleeing Vast Realm cultivators.

It wasn't long before Brahma Heaven abruptly gestured toward the distant sky, bursting into loud laughter: "Have you all spotted it?"

His followers all shook their heads in response.

With his cultivation nearing Harmonization, Brahma Heaven possessed a far-reaching spiritual sense that let him perceive what others missed.

Still, one sharp subordinate replied: "Commander Brahma Heaven, have you found the position of those Vast Realm cultivators?"

"Your cultivation levels are really lacking; none of you can match my pace."

Brahma Heaven tossed out a mocking remark first, then proudly announced: "That's right, I've caught sight of the Vast Realm cultivators' figures—pick up the speed now, and don't allow them to get away!"

The group had no choice but to agree enthusiastically.

They boosted their velocity once more, and before long, everyone caught a glimpse of the Vast Realm cultivators' trail.

Naturally, the Vast Realm's practitioners noticed the chasing army as well.

This particular band of Vast Realm cultivators hailed from the Xiahe Region in their realm.

Their leader went by the name Fei Bing, a remarkably composed individual boasting impressive abilities.

In that instant, Fei Bing looked back, his icy gaze capturing the images of the followers in pursuit.

"Do you recognize who's trailing us?" he questioned his nearby companions.

One of the cultivators quickly advanced to answer: "Reporting to Commander Fei, this subordinate has clashed with them in the past. Based on their clothing, they appear to be from the Celestial Fire Realm in the Mountain and Sea Realm!"

Fei Bing's eyes tightened just a bit.

"Might they have gotten word from the Mountain and Sea Realm Will about Ning Qi guiding the Three Domain armies through realms, prompting this dogged chase?"

The subordinate bowed his head and replied: "This subordinate doesn't know, but should Commander Fei require an interception team, I'm ready to take charge!"

Fei Bing thought it over briefly and stated:

"No need to detach any troops; our priority is linking up with the other two domain forces and securing nodes nearer to the Upper Domain."

"Understood!"

Fei Bing fixed his stare on Brahma Heaven at the head of the pursuing Celestial Fire Realm group, then added:

"Since this fool wants to follow us, let him do so. We'll observe his face when he meets the full might of our Vast Realm's Three Domain armies—hm hm!"

"Regarding Ning Qi, even supposing he stepped into the Central Domain, he couldn't possibly close the gap this fast."

In this way, the cultivators from the two domains—one ahead and one behind—kept hastening onward, with the pursuers matching the pace, locked in a tense pursuit as they slowly approached the Upper Domain.

Trailing them, Brahma Heaven saw how the Xiahe Region forces had clearly detected their presence but refused to halt and fight, which swelled his ego right away!

Surely, it was his legendary prestige that terrified the Vast Realm cultivators into running upon seeing him!